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Swimmer attempts to break record to raise awareness around state of the Hauraki Gulf

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Fri, 21 Apr 2023, 9:19am
Next week, Ridler will set off from Karaka Bay, Aotea Great Barrier Island to swim 100 kilometres (equalling about 35 hours) before arriving at Auckland’s Narrow Neck beach more than a day later. Photo / Subzero Images
Next week, Ridler will set off from Karaka Bay, Aotea Great Barrier Island to swim 100 kilometres (equalling about 35 hours) before arriving at Auckland’s Narrow Neck beach more than a day later. Photo / Subzero Images

Swimmer attempts to break record to raise awareness around state of the Hauraki Gulf

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 21 Apr 2023, 9:19am

A 33-year-old is making an attempt on the New Zealand ultra-distance open water swim record, hoping to bring attention to the poor health of Hauraki Gulf in the process.

Jono Ridler will set off from Karaka Bay on Great Barrier. Island, aiming for Narrow Neck Beach in Auckland, roughly 100 kilometres away.

Jono joined Tim Dower to discuss the mammoth task he's set for himself.

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