LAWA stories
Residents still face caution over South Coast swimming, even as repairs begin to bring Moa Point's sewage treatment plant back online.
Nearly 10,000km more waterways will need upgrading as New Zealand seeks to lift swimmable rivers and lakes to 90 per cent by 2040.
Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) has launched a new website so everyone can learn more about their local waterways.
