Land, air, water, Aotearoa LAWA

River Quality

Water is central to New Zealand’s social, economic and cultural well-being. It grows our food, powers our business and is highly valued for its recreational uses.

You can read about the latest LAWA National River Water Quality Summary results in the National Picture tab.  Desktop and tablet users can view state and trends on the interactive map.  After you’ve learned more about the national picture, click on the Regions tab to find out more on the water quality of your favourite sites.