A record number of people are reporting pollution incidents to the Otago Regional Council, as "perceived environmental harm" becomes less acceptable, council environmental services manager Martin King says.
The most common air pollutant is PM10 - particulate matter with a diameter of less than 10 microns. These very small particles are produced from partially burnt fuel.
The most common air pollutant is PM10 - particulate matter with a diameter of less than 10 microns. These very small particles are produced from partially burnt fuel.
Today, the Queenstown Times resumes its weekly column focusing on air quality in Arrowtown.
The clean up process at one of New Zealand's most polluted sites is unlikely to cause long-term health problems, the Ministry of Health says.