Warnings and Alerts

There is currently an amber alert toxic algae warning in place at Poets Park, Kaitoke Campground, and Silverstream Bridge for the Hutt River due to an observed increase in toxic algae.   We recommend you exercise caution when swimming, especially if you have young children that may put things in the...

Following the installation of the new standby generator connection this morning there was a brief discharge of partially treated wastewater from Porirua WWTP into Rukutane Point. The water may appear cloudy or murky. We advise people avoid swimming and other recreational activities until 8am, Wednes...

Caution is advised in the area where the Mangaone Stream discharges freshwater across the beach due to ongoing contamination issues. A health warning sign has been erected in the vicinity of the stream mouth.  The coastal area on either side of the freshwater discharge is generally suitable for recr...

The bathing monitoring site at the eastern side of the beach has generally been suitable for swimming, however due to ongoing contamination in Owhiro stream, particularly within 48 hours of heavy rainfall, we advise against swimming/playing in the stream or the vicinity of Owhiro stream outlet.