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Bay of Plenty region
Whanarua at Whanarua Bay
Whanarua Bay, with its secluded beaches and rocky outcrops, is considered the prettiest bay on this coast and is popular for diving, fishing, swimming and picnicking. Access to the beach involves crossing private land. Please respect the owners' wishes (signage clearly posted). Whanarua Stream featu...
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Manawatū-Whanganui region
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Whanganui
Whanganui at Cobham Pontoons
This popular recreational area is found along the eastern side of Whanganui upstream of the Town Bridge. It is used more for boating and fishing than swimming. You will see jet skis, power boats, rowing skiffs, kayaks and sailing boats out on the river. There are numerous access points to the river...
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Manawatū-Whanganui region
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River Quality
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Whanganui
Whanganui at Town Bridge
This popular recreational area is found along the eastern side of Whanganui and ranges from the Town Bridge area through to the river mouth. It is used more for boating and fishing than swimming. You will see jet skis, power boats, rowing skiffs, kayaks and sailing boats out on the river.
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Northland region
Whatuwhiwhi at Holiday Park
Whatuwhiwhi is a small beach on the Karikari peninsula, suitable for swimming, kayaking, fishing and boating. There is a campground nearby, parking for day visitors and boats can be easily launched from the beach.
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Canterbury region
Woodend Beach
Sandy beach with waves.
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Northland region
Woolleys Bay at Mid Beach
Woolleys Bay is a reasonably exposed beach break on the Tutukaka Coast popular for surfing and swimming.
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Wellington region
Worser Bay
Nestled in Wellington Harbour, Worser Bay is sheltered from most swells. The sandy beach is a popular swimming spot in summer while rocky outcrops provide snorkelling and rock pools to explore. The beach is patrolled in summer by the Worser Bay Surf Life Saving Club and toilets, changing rooms, and...
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Wellington region
York Bay
This sandy-gravel beach is located on the eastern side of Wellington Harbour. It is a popular spot for walking but is not often used for swimming. Nestled between two rocky outcrops it is slightly protected by larger swells. No toilet facilities or changing rooms are located that this beach. This si...
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Aesthetic/amenity value
The natural or physical features of an area or thing that contribute to people’s appreciation of it, such as its visual appeal. For LAWA, aesthetic quality refers to whether the water’s appearance is appealing to a user of it, that is, whether it looks clear and clean for swimming.
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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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Aquatic
Aquatic refers to anything that is related to water. For example, aquatic organisms are plants or animals that live in or near water. An aquatic activity describes something that takes place in or around water, for example swimming or kayaking.
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Can I Swim Here?
Beach and freshwater recreational monitoring
During the swimming season (around November/December to February/March), regional, unitary, district and city councils, along with public health agencies, assess the health risks from faecal (‘poo’) contamination at swimming spots. Toxic algae is also regularly monitored at some river and lake sites...
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