Horizons Regional Council monitor water quality for our district and have a 'Unsuitable for swimming' warning currently in place for Foxton Beach. The warning includes swimming, water activities and kai collection. Another sample will be taken at Foxton Beach today - keep an eye on the LAWA website (Land, Air, Water Aotearoa) for any updates.
LAWA - Can I swim here?
Level 1 Water Conservation is in place for Shannon & Tokomaru from Friday 24 January 2025 until further notice. Level 2 Water Conservation is in place for Levin and Ōhau from Thursday 23 January 2025 until further notice. Water Conservation Level 2 remains in place for Foxton and Foxton Beach until further notice.
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Feel the embrace of Hinetakurua, the Winter Maidden.
Join us for a karakia to acknowledge the whetū (star) Waitī, the awa (river) and Matariki. Then, take a refreshing mid-winter dip in the river.
Warm up afterwards with a hot chocolate and sausage by the brazier.
Please remember a towel and change of warm clothes!
Weather permitting. Postponement date 7 July.
Gladstone River Swing Bridge, Poads Road, Levin, 5510, View Map
Poads Road , Levin 5510
Free
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