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Kaikoura

PM₁₀, carbon monoxide and sulphur dioxide were all measured at this site during 2002. PM₁₀exceeded the daily guideline on a number of days. Carbon monoxide and sulphur dioxide were always below guidelines.

PM_2.5 was also monitored for six weeks in late autumn. The PM_2.5 data suggested that much of the PM₁₀ was larger than PM_2.5, which is to be expected in a coastal environment where a proportion of the PM is likely to be sea-salt.

Scientific Indicators

Scientific data for this site

This dashboard shows the latest results for air quality indicators collected by regional councils and unitary authorities. Indicators are shown against the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality (NES-AQ). Where no national standards exist for the air quality measurements shown, the data are compared against other guidelines (e.g. World Health Organization (WHO) 2021 guidelines, Ambient Air Quality Guidelines (AAQG)).

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