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Toxic Algae Detected in Wairewa Waters, Raising Concerns for Migrating Tuna
“He mate tino kino tēnei. Takata mai, ika mai, kararehe mai tuna mai ki te kai koe i ēnei pūkohu wai ka tino raru koe”
According to Aaria Rolleston of Wairewa Rūnanga, Te Roto o Wairewa is facing an environmental challenge as a bloom of toxic algae has been detected in its waters, posing risks to the annual migration of tuna.
The algae, known as cyanobacteria, has been observed across different parts of the lake. Dr Matiu Prebble, a researcher from Whare Wānanga o Waitaha, is actively collecting water samples to assess the situation. He notes “The issue at the moment is that we need to identify whether we've got any toxic species, signs of bacteria, and whether they're actually producing toxins which can impact on our kai”
Dr Prebble, who has connections to Wairewa, explains the monitoring plan: “We collect small water samples, measure water quality, photograph the differing colors of the cyanobacteria, and take samples back to our laboratory to test for toxins. This will be done regularly throughout the tuna heke this year to ensure we understand the lake’s condition as we move into the autumn months.”
While Wairewa Rūnanga has also issued a health warning for all visitors: do not swim, drink the water, or allow pets or livestock to enter the lake due to health risks.
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He pūkohuwai kua ara mai i ngā kōawa tuna kei Te Roto o Wairewa.
“He mate tino kino tēnei. Takata mai, ika mai, kararehe mai tuna mai ki te kai koe i ēnei pūkohu wai ka tino raru koe”
E ai ki a Aaria Rolleston nō Wairewa. Kua pāngia e Te Roto o Wairewa tētahi wero nui nā te ahunga mai o te pūkohu wai i roto i te wai, kei raru i te tuna heke.
Kua kaha kitea te pūkohu wai, Cyanobacteria rānei, ki ngā tōpito o te roto. Ko tā Tākuta Matiu Prebble nō Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha, he kohikohi i ngā tīpako wai hei arotake i tēnei take. “The issue at the moment is that we need to identify whether we've got any toxic species, signs of bacteria, and whether they're actually producing toxins which can impact on our kai for our tuna.”
He hononga ā-whakapapa tā Tākuta Prebble ki Wairewa, ā, e whakamārama ana e ia te mahere monita o te roto, “We collect small water samples, measure water quality, photograph the differing colors of the cyanobacteria, and take samples back to our laboratory to test for toxins. This will be done regularly throughout the tuna heke this year to ensure we understand the lake’s condition as we move into the autumn months.”
Kua puta hoki he tohu mataara nō Wairewa Rūnanga ki te hāpori: kia kaua e ruku ki te wai, kia kaua e inumia te wai, kia kaua hoki e tuku ngā kararehe ki te wai nā ngā tūraru hauora.
Kua puta hoki he tohu mataara nō Wairewa Rūnanga ki te hāpori: kia kaua e ruku ki te wai, kia kaua e inumia te wai, kia kaua hoki e tuku ngā kararehe ki te wai nā ngā tūraru hauora.