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Do you care about the management of the Waianakarua River? Come along to our drop-in session to learn about and help shape a River Management Strategy for your river. It’s your chance to tell us what you value about the Waianakarua River, e.g. where do you like swimming/fishing/boating/walking/bir...

A groundbreaking plan change proposal aimed at restoring and protecting the Waikato and Waipa rivers has today been approved by Waikato Regional Council for public notification. Councillors were split 7-7 on a motion to approve and the measure was passed on the casting vote of the chairperson Paula...

HBRC science staff are keeping a watch on waterways for signs of algal blooms as the current weather conditions, resulting in lower river flows and warmer water temperatures, increase the likelihood of these.

Water quality in Otago has been good so far this summer, Otago Regional Council (ORC) seasonal recreational water quality testing shows.

The week’s water quality monitoring indicates that bacteria levels have reduced in many waterways in Otago.

The latest water quality information on Southland’s rivers, lakes and groundwater was presented to councillors at the Strategy and Policy Committee meeting yesterday. This latest analysis continues to show that Southland’s water quality is a mixed bag.

During summer, the water quality at popular swimming sites across Otago is tested weekly to see if these rivers, lakes and streams are safe to swim in. Testing is underway for the 2023-2024 summer season. The latest results are published on the LAWA website.

New Zealand’s official online swimming water quality guide titled ‘Can I swim here?’ is back for another season to help people decide when and where to enjoy the water.

The public is being urged to use an on-line tool to let the Northland Regional Council (NRC) know which freshwater places they use (or want to use) and what for.