Blue Spring facing closure over traffic and toilet issues
One of Waikato's most popular tourist spots might be shut this summer because of traffic and toilet issues caused by a surge in visitors. Visitor numbers at Putaruru's Blue Spring and Te Waihou Walkway doubled to 100,000 in the last year, overwhelming local facilities. Late last month, the Government announced $675,000 of funding to improve infrastructure at the spring. Tirau Ward councillor Kerry Purdy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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