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Poor air quality is a problem during winter in many New Zealand regions. Air pollution can have a significant detrimental effect on human health.  

Domestic woodburners are a major source of air pollutants in urban areas during winter. However, until recently, little scientific evidence had been gathered to show how woodburner smoke levels in New Zealand towns are influenced by the weather, topography, buildings and home-heating behaviour. Regional councils need that evidence to design effective intervention strategies.

Poor air quality is a problem during winter in many New Zealand regions. Air pollution can have a significant detrimental effect on human health.  

Domestic woodburners are a major source of air pollutants in urban areas during winter. However, until recently, little scientific evidence had been gathered to show how woodburner smoke levels in New Zealand towns are influenced by the weather, topography, buildings and home-heating behaviour. Regional councils need that evidence to design effective intervention strategies.


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