Piha is located on Auckland's west coast , laying on the edge of the Waitakere Ranges. The plumes represent water contaminated with bacteria - including e coli and cryptosporidium - with red being the most intensely polluted flows. An equal helping of bustling beaches and serene hidden harbours means everyone will be able to find their own sandy sanctuary. Takapuna beach was not alone in its performance - Herne Bay, Home Bay and St Mary's Bay all matched or exceeded the popular beach in terms of non-compliance, although all currently have combined sewer discharges nearby. Keep reading to learn about some of the dirtiest beaches in the world. "Beaches like Takapuna came as a surprise. Widescale pollution has turned some of the world's most beautiful beaches into trash heaps. When it rains, beaches around Auckland are not safe to swim in."

On the website you will find up-to-date information about Auckland's beaches, including: water quality; water safety hazards (rip currents, jellyfish, and other physical hazards) beaches that are patrolled by Surf Lifesaving Northern Region; swimming conditions (tides, … Inquiry into Auckland’s polluted beaches.

A litany of Auckland's most popular beaches are today unfit to swim after sewage leaks were caused by overflowing stormwater in yesterday's heavy deluge. Print this article From Hawaii's Kamilo Beach to Henderson Island in the South Pacific, these once sandy paradises now resemble garbage dumps.

But the reality is Auckland has the worst levels of E. coli in the country and infrastructure failures have left our beaches un-swimmable.

* Animation from DHI Water and Environment courtesy of Auckland Council. The bug-laden plumes spend the next three days sloshing back and forth for kilometres around the harbour until the bacteria die. “This week, National called for the Environment Select Committee to open an inquiry into Auckland’s urban water quality. Auckland is blessed with a beautiful coastline. Piha Beach No list could be complete without Auckland's most famous beach. National has secured a select committee inquiry into Auckland’s beach water quality, National’s Associate Environment spokesperson Erica Stanford says. This is a joint initiative between Auckland Council, Watercare, Surf Lifesaving Northern Region and the Auckland Regional Public Health Service. The scheme, laid out in Goff's 10 Year Plan, was expected to cost around $1 billion. "I don't think that's acceptable in 2018," said Mr Vigar. To get you inspired, here are some of the most stunning coastal gems you’ll encounter during your stay. 3. Safeswim provides water quality forecasts and up-to-date information on risks to your health and safety at 84 beaches and eight freshwater locations around Auckland. The beach is a favourite with joggers and families and the heart of the bustling seaside resort of Orewa, a 30 minute drive north of downtown Auckland. The New Zealand National Party. Keaton Beach, located in Taylor County, is suspected to be polluted primarily by boats, surface runoff, animal waste (namely bird poop), and stormwater.