Health Spectrum
The health ratings displayed on this page is an example only, the heath ratings will be updated when monitoring is completed at the end of 2021.
Awa
AwaRivers play a key role in the health of the marine environment. Sediment and other contaminants flow from rivers which can impact marine ecosystems.
Below are the results of each of the Tohu Whāiti associated with this Tohu Matua. These Tohu Whāiti collectively inform the overall health of this Tohu Matua.
For each Tohu Whāiti we score qualitative and quantitative indicators called Pātai Inenga, we use these score to determine the health of each Tohu Whāiti. The ratings below are on a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being very weak and 10 being very strong.
QUALITATIVE
How satisfied are you with the depth of the water at this awa?
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Method of Testing
Hapū groups will be surveyed annually utilising the survey application.
Method of Scoring
Respondents will see follow-up patai questions for the sites they have selected. If they select ‘None of the above’ then they skip this matua.
Thinking back to the last summer, which if these awa did you visit?
Did you swim at this awa (at least once, over summer)?
Yes, No, Don’t know
If yes ask:
How satisfied were you with the depth of the water at this awa?
0 = Completely dissatisfied
10 = Completely satisfied
QUANTITATIVE
How is nitrogen impacting on the Awa and tangaroa?
Health
Method of Testing
Analyse the Nitrogen concentrations and derive a score based on LAWA data.
Method of Scoring
0 = in worst 25% of sites nationally.
1-3 = in worst 50% of sites nationally.
4-6 = in best 50% of sites.
7-9 = in best 50% of sites and trend improving.
10 = in best 25% and trend improving.
QUANTITATIVE
How is phosphorus impacting on the Awa and tangaroa?
Health
Method of Testing
Analyse the Phosphorus concentrations and derive a score based on LAWA data.
Method of Scoring
0 = in worst 25% of sites nationally.
1-3 = in worst 50% of sites nationally.
4-6 = in best 50% of sites.
7-9 = in best 50% of sites and trend improving.
10 = in best 25% and trend improving.
QUANTITATIVE
How has the presence of faecal bacteria (E. coli) affected mana whenua access to the awa and tangaroa?
Health
Method of Testing
Use the swimability data from the Lawa.
Method of Scoring in Summer
0 = >5% over 540 E.coli/100 mL.
1-3 = >20% over 260 E.coli 100 mL.
4-6 = <5% 540 & < 20% 260 E.coli/100 mL.
7-9 = E.coli median < 50 in summer.
10 = 3 yr swimibility category = green i.e. 95th percentile value E.coli/100 mL 0-260.
QUALITATIVE
In the past 12 months, have you observed sediment buildup in this awa?
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