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Toxic algae in freshwater
What are toxic algae? Toxic algae is a common name for toxic cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria are microscopic organisms that play a very important role in many land and aquatic ecosystems. Cyanobacteria are naturally occurring and live in a range of waterways, from near-pristine to those more impacted...
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Land cover and why it is important
What is land cover? Land cover describes the types of vegetation, and built or natural features that cover the land’s surface. Land cover can be natural in origin (e.g. a remote indigenous forest or a lake), artificial – occurring as a direct result of human activities (e.g. a built-up area or road...
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Faecal Indicator Bacteria
What are faecal indicator bacteria? Faecal indicator bacteria (FIB) are bacteria that come from the gut of warm-blooded animals (including people). FIB are introduced to the environment through animal and bird droppings, effluent and waste water discharges, and stormwater run-off. The presence of...
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Algae and Cyanobacteria in Lakes
What are algae? Algae are plant-like aquatic organisms, many of which are single-celled, but others grow in mats or filaments. Algae are the basis of most aquatic food webs, they produce oxygen to the atmosphere, absorb nutrients and can be a good indicator of water quality.
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Morrinsville
Morrinsville is approximately 30km northeast of Hamilton. It has one monitoring site, at Morrinsville College.
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LAWA's 10th Anniversary: A Milestone in Public Access to NZ's Environmental Data
The Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) project team is proudly celebrating its 10th anniversary of sharing environmental data and information online for all New Zealanders to access.
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Monitoring of popular swim spots underway
Horizons Regional Council’s summer swim spot monitoring programme is underway to help inform the public about potential health risks and highlight the Region’s fantastic recreational sites.
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Manawatū-Whanganui region
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Taihape
Taihape is a northern Rangitikei District township in the central North Island. It is located in a bowl surrounded by hills with a winter climate characterised by cold, still nights and crisp days. Taihape is predominentaly residential with a defined commercial area adjacent to SH 1. A continuous mo...
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Tokoroa
Tokoroa is midway between Hamilton and Taupō on State Highway One. It has one monitoring site, on Billah Street.
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Increased monitoring for popular swim spots
Horizons Regional Council has increased their annual swim spot monitoring programme from 17 sites to over 80, to run alongside a complementary summer swim spot campaign that will help inform the public about potential health risks and highlight the Region’s fantastic recreational sites enjoyed by th...
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Environment Aotearoa 2019 Response: Strong data networks for better environmental guardianship.
Today, Stats NZ and the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) released Environment Aotearoa 2019, an overview report on the state of our environment as mandated by the Environmental Reporting Act 2015. The report looks across environmental domains to identify the most pressing issues and potential know...
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Te Kuiti
Te Kuiti is approximately 78km south of Hamilton. It has one monitoring site, on Queen Street.
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