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Air

This section highlights air quality issues in the Tasman District and covers hot topics and information relating to air quality management.

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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.

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Why is air quality important?

Good air quality is fundamental to our wellbeing.

Air quality management

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

Outdoor burning

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

Air quality legislation

Find out more about the National Environmental Standards.

Richmond airshed map

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

Motueka, Riwaka and Brooklyn air quality study

We're assessing air quality in these areas.

Monitoring air quality in our smaller towns

Temporary winter-time air quality monitoring in our smaller towns – Brightwater, Wakefield, Murchison, Tākaka