Warnings and Alerts

Active warnings and alerts for Wellington Region

• Toxic algae caution: Hutt River at Birchville and at Poets Park

  26 JAN 2022 By GWRC

  There is currently an amber alert for toxic algae warning in place for the Hutt River at Birchville and at Poets Park due to toxic algae and detached mats being observed at this site. We recommend you avoid swimming and keep dogs on leads and away from the river at all times as toxic algae represen...
• Toxic algae caution: Pakuratahi River Kaitoke Campground

  26 JAN 2022 By GWRC

  There is currently an amber alert for toxic algae warning in place for Pakuratahi River at Kaitoke Campground due to toxic algae and detached mats being observed at this site. We recommend you avoid swimming and keep dogs on leads and away from the river at all times as toxic algae represents a ver...
• Toxic algae warning: Red alert for Waikanae River @ Jim Cooke Park

  26 JAN 2022 By GWRC

  There is currently a red alert toxic algae warning in place for Waikanae River at Jim Cooke Park due to high levels of toxic algae and detached mats being observed at this site. Current conditions are unsafe for swimming and we recommend keeping your dog away from the river because toxic algae repr...
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  Toxic algae caution: Ruamāhanga River from Double Bridges to the Waingawa Confluence.

  21 JAN 2022 By GWRC

  There is an amber alert for the Ruamāhanga River at Double Bridges and Ruamāhanga River at Te Ore Ore due to high levels of toxic algae and detached mats being observed at these sites. Caution is also advised along the Ruamāhanga River from Double Bridges to the Waingawa confluence. Toxic algae can...
• Toxic Algae caution: Otaki @ SH1

  20 JAN 2022 By GWRC

  There is currently an Amber alert toxic algae warning in place for Otaki River @ SH1 due to high levels of toxic algae being observed. We recommend keeping your dog away from the river because toxic algae represents a very real risk to human and animal health. If you have been in contact with toxic...
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  Toxic algae warning: Red alert in the Hutt River at Silverstream

  19 JAN 2022 By GWRC

  There is currently a red alert toxic algae warning in place for Hutt River from Moonshine Bridge down to upstream of Taita Rock (not including Taita Rock) due to high levels of toxic algae and detached mats being observed. Current conditions are unsafe for swimming and we recommend keeping your dog...
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  Ongoing caution Owhiro Bay

  19 JAN 2022 By GWRC

  The bathing monitoring site at the eastern side of the beach has generally been suitable for swimming, however due to ongoing contamination in Owhiro stream, particularly within 48 hours of heavy rainfall, we advise against swimming/playing in the stream or the vicinity of Owhiro stream outlet.
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  Ongoing caution Te Horo Beach at Sea Road

  19 JAN 2022 By GWRC

  Caution is advised in the area where the Mangaone Stream discharges freshwater across the beach due to ongoing contamination issues. A health warning sign has been erected in the vicinity of the stream mouth.  The coastal area on either side of the freshwater discharge is generally suitable for rec...
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  Grading work Ōhwiro Bay started

  13 DEC 2021 By GWRC

  Work has begun in Ōwhiro Bay to complete the trial of beach grading by removing material posing significant risk to the area during storms and big swells. Sections of the beach will be closed while machinery is operational in the area for health and safety reasons:  9-22 December: Eastern end (cl...