Salty sea air caused air quality breach in Awatoto

Tuesday 14 January 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 14 Jan 2025, 2:46pm

In this story Hawke's Bay Regional Council

A recorded breach of air quality standards in the Awatoto industrial area near Napier was caused by salty sea air. The incident occurred due to a combination of high swells and onshore winds. Hawke’s Bay Regional Council monitors the air quality in the area.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 14 Jan 2025, 2:31pm

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2. 1NewsTue 14 Jan 2025, 2:46pm

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