The sun is finally out in Auckland on Saturday after copious amounts of rain but swimming at the beach isn't possible for many people in the city of sails.
On Auckland Council's Safeswim website only three beaches in Auckland are safe to swim in. The majority of the beaches in the region have been deemed unsafe to swim at by the council because they have been affected by wastewater overflow.
As of Saturday, over 30 beaches have been issued a black water droplet, the highest warning the Auckland Council can issue, and people are advised not to swim in those areas.
Many other beaches in the Tāmaki Makaurau region have been issued with a red mark where "swimming is not advised" in those areas.
According to Safeswim, the only beaches which are safe to swim at are Point Chevalier, Lake Pupuke and Devonport.
A map of the beaches in Auckland and their safety levels is available here.
