Auckland's Mayor says the sinkhole pumping sewage into the Waitematā Harbour is a consequence of a city with old infrastructure.
It's expected to be ten days before crews can stop the flow from the century-old sewer line, around which a 13-metre tomo has emerged.
The resulting blockage has caused sewage to flow into the harbour, with residents being warned not to swim at any inner-city beaches due to the high health risk.
It's the third sinkhole in the city in recent months to cause major disruption to residents and businesses.
Rayssa Almeida has more.
