Wellington Sewage Discharge & Marine Impacts w/ Dr Christopher Cornwall: 23 April, 2026

Following severe flooding in Wellington, concerns are growing over the discharge of untreated sewage into coastal waters, and what that could mean for marine ecosystems. Experts say the impacts could extend beyond immediate pollution, affecting habitats and species over time. Producer Pranuja spoke with Dr Christopher Cornwall, Senior Lecturer in Marine Biology at Victoria University of Wellington, about the environmental risks.