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New Zealand Olympic Chef De Mission Dave Currie is playing down the impact of Beijing's pollution, less than three weeks out from the start of the games.
Currie has been in the Chinese capital for a few days setting up New Zealand's Olympic base in the village. He says the air has been fresh and there does not seem to be a problem. He says since arriving he has enjoyed blue sky, fresh air and a sunset.
Currie has also noticed the air of excitement that is building in the Chinese capital leading into the games opening on August 8.
- NEWSTALK ZB
