ECan to provide hourly water quality forecasts for Canterbury swim spots
Monday 22 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury plans to offer hourly water quality forecasts for Christchurch harbour swimming spots this summer. A recent report shows that nearly a quarter of monitored rivers, lakes, bays, and streams in Canterbury remain unsafe due to toxic algae or faecal bacteria.