Toxic algae red alert at Waikanae River site
All TagsDangerous levels of toxic algae have been found in the Waikanae River prompting Greater Wellington to strongly advise the public not to swim in the river near Jim Cooke Park.
Toxic algae red alert in Hutt Valley, amber alert in Wairarapa
All TagsA red alert for toxic algae is in place for Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River after large algal blooms and detached algal mats were found from Poets Park to Silverstream Bridge.
Toxic algae red alert at Waikanae River site
All TagsDangerous levels of toxic algae have been found in the Waikanae River prompting Greater Wellington to strongly advise the public not to swim in near Jim Cooke Park.
Toxic algae amber alert for Ōtaki and Waikanae Rivers
All TagsAn amber alert for toxic algae has been issued on the Kāpiti Coast after algal blooms were found in Ōtaki River at State Highway 1 and Waikanae River at Jim…
Toxic algae red alert in Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River
All TagsDangerous levels of toxic algae have been found in Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River prompting Greater Wellington to strongly advise the public not to swim between Maoribank Corner and Taita Rock.
Toxic algae found in Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River near Manor Park golf course
All TagsSwimmers are advised to be cautious while dog owners should keep their pets leashed or avoid Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River by the Manor Park Golf Sanctuary where large amounts of…
New report highlights human impacts on Wellington Harbour health
All TagsA comprehensive report from Greater Wellington, in partnership with Wellington Water, on the ecological health of the region’s largest harbour, Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington Harbour) has just been published.
First stage of upgraded fluoride facilities secures funding
All TagsGreater Wellington has approved a $6 million capital funding request from Wellington Water to restore fluoride to drinking water at the Te Marua and Gear Island Water Treatment Plants and…
Time to scrub up on toxic algae urges Greater Wellington
All TagsSummer swimmers, dog owners and the community should be scrubbing up on spotting toxic algae as we approach the warmer months and our refreshing rivers beckon.