Kerry Purdy renews call for Blue Spring closure
South Waikato locals are pleased visitors seem to have heeded their calls to think twice before travelling to a popular tourist spot over the long weekend. More than 100,000 people have visited Putaruru's Te Waihou Blue Spring since last year, and with it came worries about dangerous parking and rubbish dumping. Tirau ward councillor Kerry Purdy has been asking for a temporary closure of the attraction until solutions can be found. Purdy spoke to John Campbell.
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