Wellington.scoop.co.nz » Two rivers unsafe for swimming because of toxic algae
News from Greater Wellington Regional Council With the onset of warmer weather the risk of toxic algae throughout the greater Wellington region is rising, with some rivers now over the limit for safe swimming. People are strongly advised not to swim in the Waipoua River from Paierau Road to the Ruamahanga confluence (this includes the Masterton City area), and the Pakuratahi River at the Kaitoke camp ground in the Kaitoke Regional Park. Children should be kept away from water in these sites and dogs should be kept on a lead. “All other rivers are currently below warning levels at our monito...