An ambitious plan to restore the health of Northland's largest lake is set to begin within a year, funding permitting.

Public pressure has seen Lake Hood in Canterbury reopen despite the algal bloom health warning remaining in place. The ...

Should the non-toxic algae reach the banks and waters ... must act responsibly when visiting Blue Lake, or be held accountable. According to New Zealand’s Department of Conservation, 2013 ...

Toxic algae levels have dropped at Lake Hood in Canterbury ... LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora issued a health ... This is the third year-in-a-row the lake has had an algae-related health warning in place. The Ashburton District Council took over management ...

Deep within Nelson Lakes National Park, in New Zealand’s South Island, lies a magical blue-violet lake. Surrounded by ... scientist specializing in algae at the government-owned environmental ...