Claim: Auckland has seen the greatest increase in air pollution, landfill waste and sea pollution in the last 15 years, according to council data.
Fact-check: Reports clear the air around Auckland pollution levels
Verdict: mostly false. while pollution has increased at a few specific sites, council data shows that overall air and sea quality has been improving.
Organisation: Australian Associated Press
Author: Kate Atkinson
Date published: 2022-07-26T00:00:00