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Huritini Halswell river community activities

Project of Riccarton
Partnered with District 9999
Partnered with Lincoln
May 16, 2026
10:00AM – 2:00PM NZST
Contact: Prawindra Mukhia
Tai Tapu Cafe (meeting location)
Halswell River (Suckling) Bridge
Tai Tapu, Canterbury Region 7672
 

Volunteers will be divided into two groups of eight.

Each group will conduct tests at 5 sites along the river. The tests include (time is for each site):

  1. Rotary UNEP (Nitrates, Phosphate, current location info) – 10 minutes
  2. Silt Test (SAM 1) – 5 minutes
  3. Chemistry Test (pH, Temp, Turbidity, DO)– 5 minutes

Group Lead will have the necessary test kits.

Volunteers will learn the testing method and interpretation of the test results.

It's about learning, engaging with the community members and having an enjoyable session (starting with coffee and the well-known Store Cafe at Tai Tapu.

Tai Tapu Cafe (meeting location)
Halswell River (Suckling) Bridge
Tai Tapu, Canterbury Region 7672
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