Environmental radioactivity monitoring programme
The Ministry of Health’s environmental radioactivity monitoring programme analyses trends in environmental radioactivity in the region and warns of any influx in radioactivity. The programme confirms recent trends of decreasing radioactivity levels in the New Zealand environment, despite recent nuclear incidents that have occurred in the northern hemisphere.
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Environmental radioactivity annual reports
The Environmental radioactivity annual reports have reported on environmental radioactivity levels in the New Zealand and South Pacific region since 1960.
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A history of environmental radioactivity monitoring in New Zealand.
More eastMoreEnvironmental radioactivity monitoring - current programme
The main purpose of the current programme is to monitor artificial radioactivity. However, the naturally occurring radioactive materials beryllium-7 and lead‑210 are also monitored for comparative and scientific purposes.
More eastMoreEnvironmental radioactivity monitoring – Fukushima Daiichi
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident in March 2011 resulted in significant initial releases of radioactive material to the atmosphere and ocean.
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