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The quality of the air we breathe is important to our health and the environment. We manage our air resource through education and advice on good burning practices and discharge to air rules.

Air quality

Why is air quality important?

Good air quality is fundamental to our wellbeing.

Legislation and management

Education, advice and rules are all part of keeping the air clear.

Air quality legislation
Tasman's air quality management

Richmond Airshed

Richmond’s airshed was created in 2006 and is the only gazetted airshed in our district.

Air quality in our smaller towns

We’ve assessed winter-time air quality in our smaller towns.

Motueka, Riwaka and Brooklyn air quality study
Brightwater, Wakefield, Murchison and Tākaka

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Why is air quality important?

Good air quality is fundamental to our wellbeing.

Legislation and management

Education, advice and rules are all part of keeping the air clear.

Richmond Airshed

Richmond’s airshed was created in 2006 and is the only gazetted airshed in our district.

Air quality in our smaller towns

We’ve assessed winter-time air quality in our smaller towns.

Outdoor burning

Learn more about outdoor burning, what you can do to keep our air clear and where to apply for a fire permit.

Monitoring Nitrogen Dioxide

We’ve assessed Nitrogen Dioxide in Richmond and Motueka.