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Press Release – Greater Wellington Regional Council The council is urging the community to check for LAWA website warnings and alerts, following the emergence of toxic algal blooms in several rivers in both the Ruamahanga and Kapiti Coast catchments. It advises caution to swimmers in the Ruamahanga and Kapiti Coast catchments and to keep dogs on leashes – as new amber alert level warnings are in place for Otaki River and the whole of the Ruamahanga River. The council’s senior environmental scientist Dr Mark Heath says, “Toxic algae has increased to amber alert levels in the Ruamahanga and Otaki rivers so we strongly advise to check for toxic algae before you swim, and to keep all dogs and children away from the river’s edge. With warm and dry weather predicted over the next week it is likely that this risk will increase.” ....
News from Kapiti Coast District Council Cracks in the Ōtaki Gorge Road at Blue Bluff (12km inland from SH1) have required the road to be closed at this site. Vehicle access to Ōtaki Forks will remain closed for the peak summer period. Walkers are strongly urged to not cross at Blue Bluff for their own safety. The Department of Conservation has confirmed alternative public walking access to the Tararua Forest Park is now open. Slips are likely which means the road is unsafe for both vehicles and people to cross. The closure impacts access to one house and recreational facilities within the Tararua Forest Park. ....