Jono Ridler: Swimmer on attempt to break open water swim record to raise awareness around the state of the Hauraki Gulf - The Mike Hosking Breakfast

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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