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Auckland's St Heliers beach. Photo: Laura Tupou
It's warming up, but swimming is off limits at many of Auckland's beaches after heavy rain at the weekend resulted in high levels of faecal bacteria.
St Heliers, Herne Bay, Takapuna, and Titirangi were among the beaches deemed unsafe for swimming with bacteria levels breaching national guidelines for swimming.
Kathryn speaks with Auckland Council's Head of Planning Healthy Waters , Nick Vigar and Professor of Civil and Environmental engineering at the University of Auckland, and Watercare Chair for Infrastructure, Kobus van Zyl.