Warnings and Alerts

There is currently an amber alert toxic algae warning in place at Waingawa River at South Rd due to an observed increase in toxic algae.   We recommend you exercise caution when swimming, especially if you have young children that may put things in their mouth. Keep dogs on lea...

There is currently a red alert toxic algae warning in place at Waipoua River at Colombo Rd Bridge due to high levels of toxic algae being observed. The presence of detached mats has also been observed. This makes it easily accessible and represents the highest risk to young children a...

There is currently an amber alert for toxic algae in place for the Ruamāhanga River at the Cliffs due to an observed increase in toxic algae throughout the river.  To remind yourself what toxic algae looks like see https://www.lawa.org.nz/learn/factsheets/potentially-toxic-algae/  We...

There is currently a red toxic algae warning in place at Ruamahanga River at Double Bridges, and Ruamahanga River at Te Ore Ore reaches due to high levels of toxic algae being observed. The presence of detached mats has also been observed.   These...