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Exposed Gas Line Near Waiotahe | Auckland News
A family in Waiotahe Valley is living in terror as a high-pressure gas line—carrying natural gas from Taranaki to Ōpōtiki and Gisborne—lies dangerously exposed by the river, with a potential blast radius of 500 meters. The homeowner, Te Kaha, fears a falling tree or log could smash the pipe, and with stop valves 30km apart, a catastrophic gas release is possible. He claims Firstgas ignored his warnings, passing him off to “geotech guys,” while the regional council says no solid plan has been submitted. Firstgas insists the line is still safe, admitting the exposed section needs fixing and…
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