Mont Maunganui Beach, NZ. Clumps of oil were found at Mount Maunganui beach, a favorite spot for surfers, according to Maritime New Zealand, the agency responsible for shipping in the region. The beach is on New Zealand’s North Island, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) southeast of Auckland. Photo source: ©© Fras1977
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Safety issues dogged the stricken container ship spewing oil into the Bay of Plenty as far back as July, it was revealed yesterday…