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Monitoring results

Current PM10 levels in Invercargill and Gore are available here.

To view further data, including a regional summary and trends, visit LAWA:

Air Quality in Invercargill

Air Quality in Gore

Exceedances

The National Environmental Standard (NES) for PM10 (particulate matter smaller than 10 microns in diameter) is a 24-hour average concentration of 50 mg/m3, averaged over a 24-hour period. We are required to report each breach of this standard within the Gore and Invercargill airsheds. The exceedances for 2026 are noted below:

LocationDateConcentration (µg/m3)
Gore Main Street site 9/7/2026 55µg/m3

Total exceedances 2026:

Invercargill - 0

Gore - 1

Why does it matter if our air quality is poor?

Poor air quality has an impact on us all, but particularly on those who are most vulnerable - our children, elderly and those with respiratory illnesses. Higher levels of pollutants make breathing more difficult and can result in a range of health issues.

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