A freshwater lake behind North Shore Hospital, in Auckland, has been reopened to fishing after a diesel spill last month.
Fish & Game New Zealand confirmed today Lake Pupuke was to be reopened to the public after samples taken by Auckland Council officials came back clear.
A statement released by the group - which manages sports fishing and hunting resources around the country - said results received last week confirmed the level of fuel contamination was below the limit of detection.
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Waikato fisheries manager Dr Adam Daniel, who is also the spokesman for Fish & Game Auckland, said: "We're pleased to see this unique urban fishery back in operation - a lake which Fish & Game keeps stocked with trout."