New Zealand’s most endangered rivers

February 2013

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February 2013

Pristine now, but for how much longer? New Zealand rivers are increasingly threatened by development. Photo: Supplied
Is New Zealand really 100% Pure? Clean and Green? Many argue its not and point to the state of the country’s rivers as proof. Wilderness investigates five rivers that are facing threats from pollution, hydro or irrigation 1. The Tarawera River, Bay of Plenty Threat: Pollution “How about fresh salad?” Bruce Webber asks as he […]
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