Te Ao o Tangaroa Marine and freshwater environments

  • Report a water quality issue

    Contact us for water quality issues or oil spills. We advise when the water is unsafe due to flooding, erosion, pollution and unhealthy practices.

  • Help to improve the marine environment in your area

    There are local groups actively contributing to the health of our marine environment and coastlines. Find out what these environmental organisations do.

  • Caring for waterways

    Manage your stream by adding plants and rocks to slow down the flow of water and reduce erosion. Keep the stream free of rubbish and chemicals. Avoid spreading freshwater pests.

  • Improving water quality in lagoons

    We are working on improving the quality of west coast lagoons through awareness and better management of septic systems.

  • Programmes promoting water quality

    We have established Project Twin Streams and Wai Care to help improve our freshwater quality.

  • Boat sewage discharges

    We have marine pollution rules that restrict the discharge of untreated sewage from boats. Check where the restrictions apply.