Who monitors air quality in NZ?
LAWA shows air quality information from around 75 active and 90 inactive monitoring sites at towns and cities throughout New Zealand. The data help scientists and decision-makers evaluate the state of air quality, identify what are the main contributors to poor air quality, and how this is changing over time.
What is being done to improve Timarus air quality?
“Timaru’s improvement in air quality is the result of the community embracing changes in how they heat their homes, specifically making an effort to use clean, dry wood, replacing expired wood burners and using good burning techniques.
Why do we monitor air quality?
Why air quality monitoring is essential Monitoring helps in assessing the level of pollution in relation to the ambient air quality standards. Standards are a regulatory measure to set the target for pollution reduction and achieve clean air.
How good is New Zealand air quality?
An environmental report released today shows that air quality in New Zealand is generally good. Our air 2018, produced by the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ, shows that while some previously known issues persist, progress has been made and levels of some pollutants are declining.
What’s the best app for air quality?
1. AirVisual. AirVisual is one of the most comprehensive AQI apps for Android and iOS. In addition to letting you see quality levels, AirVisual offers a range of other features.
Where is the cleanest air in NZ?
Henderson, Auckland
Real-time New Zealand Cleanest city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henderson, Auckland | 0 |
| 2 | Waitangi, Chatham Islands | 0 |
| 3 | Winton, Southland | 0 |
| 4 | Queenstown, Otago | 1 |
Does NZ have the cleanest air?
New Zealand has some of the cleanest and safest air on the planet, a new World Health Organisation report suggests. The report analysed data from more than 100 nations, comparing exposure to ambient air pollution and related death and illness.
Which country is the cleanest?
1. Denmark. With a total EPI score of 82.5, Denmark is 2020’s cleanest and most environmentally friendly country. Denmark stands out for its high scores in several categories, including Wastewater Treatment (100), Waste Management (99.8), and Species Protection Index (100).
How many airsheds are in New Zealand?
New Zealand’s air space is divided into 74 ‘airsheds’, or legally designated air quality management areas. In Bay of Plenty we have one region-wide airshed and within that space two separate airsheds for Rotorua and Mount Maunganui.
Why have two airsheds been built around Rotorua?
Both airsheds have issues with airborne particulate matter, specifically particulate matter smaller than 10 millionths of a metre (PM10). By creating an airshed around these two areas it means Regional Council can better manage the issue and introduce specific rules if required. Rotorua Airshed
Where can I find a spatial dataset of regional airsheds?
A spatial dataset delineating the extent of regional airsheds notified in the New Zealand Gazette ( gazette.govt.nz ). You may use this work for commercial purposes.
How many airsheds are there in Bay of Plenty?
In Bay of Plenty we have one region-wide airshed and within that space two separate airsheds for Rotorua and Mount Maunganui. You can see the extent of the two separate airsheds below. Both the Rotorua and Mount Maunganui airsheds have a poor air quality record and are classified as polluted under the NESAQ.