drinking water

Cryptosporidium outbreak in Queenstown – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 September 2023

A boil water notice is in place for Queenstown and Frankton, as officials work to find the source of a cryptosporidium outbreak. The […]

Sobering stats on the state of our freshwater – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 12 April 202313 April 2023

The Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ have released the latest national report on the state of our freshwater. […]

Three Waters reform could cost $185 billion – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 03 June 2021

New independent analysis and modelling predicts up to $185 billion is required in the next 30 years to upgrade our drinking water, stormwater, and […]

Health response review after lead in drinking water scare – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 April 2021

A review has identified areas to improve after a recent scare over lead in drinking water near Dunedin. The recommendations include improvements to […]

Lead scare in East Otago drinking water – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 February 2021

Blood test results show elevated lead levels in some Waikouaiti, Karitane, and Hawksbury residents, including children. The tests were conducted after […]