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PCP Poisoning and the Fight for Recognition | Auckland News
A toxic chemical once widely used in New Zealand sawmills is still haunting workers and their families decades later. Pentachlorophenol, or PCP, exposed thousands to serious health issues — yet official recognition remains elusive. Because PCP-linked illnesses aren’t on the government’s list of work-related diseases, victims struggle to get compensation under ACC’s strict criteria. Stories from Marama Cook and Kereama Akuhata reveal the human cost, while advocacy groups push for change. Though the Minister acknowledged their plight, no immediate action is planned — and an expert panel…
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