Living in Northland

Swimming water quality

Each summer, we test the water quality at a number of Northland’s popular coastal and freshwater swimming spots to check its suitability for swimming. 

Testing starts in late November each year and continues for 18 weeks through to March the following year.

2012-2013 monitoring programme

The 2012-2013 monitoring programme began on Monday, 26 November 2012 and was completed on Friday, 29 March 2013.

 

Whale Bay

About our monitoring

A guide to our swimming water quality monitoring for summer 2012-13.

Coastal sampling

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to some commonly asked questions about our testing programme.

Stream at Langs Beach

What's being done?

Find the investigation strategy for sites with inconclusive or poor water quality results.

People in the surf

Beach water quality

View end of season results for our coastal swimming water quality monitoring sites.

Water and flax

Freshwater quality

View end of season results for our freshwater swimming water quality monitoring sites.

Reports

Previous results

Find a summary of results from last summer's water quality testing programme.

NZ Map

Around New Zealand

Get current results for other regions and a snapshot of water quality around New Zealand.