With a growing awareness of climate change and its potential effects, it is important to consider how our water supply may be affected. Recent events including flash flooding of Aukland and Cyclone Gabrielle and earthquakes hitting New Zealand have highlighted just how severe weather can lead to disruption and contamination...

Enjoy a good camping trip? Don’t let an upset stomach ruin it for you. Remote water sources can contain illness-causing contaminants – hence the need to bring clean water, or at least a means to filter water, when camping or hiking. Here’s what you need to know about waterborne contaminants...