Navy may be fined after Akaroa oil spill
Otago Daily Times Online News [Unofficial]
March 10, 2026
Oil spill from HMNZS Te Kaha is contained on Akaroa Harbour. Photo: Facebook/Environment Canterbury
By Anna Sargent of RNZ
Environment Canterbury is yet to decide if there will be any penalties for the Royal New Zealand Navy after a ship spilled hundreds of litres of oil in Akaroa Harbour.
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