Otago Daily Times: The Otago Regional Council has issued a warning for people and dogs to avoid the Cardrona River following the appearance of a potentially toxic algae in the water. The Otago ...

The Otago Regional Council has found the naturally-occurring algae Phormidium at its Mt Barker sampling site on the river. Signs have been put up at popular locations on the river to warn the public ...

Phormidium, a common toxic algae, is toxic to both humans and dogs. Photo / Supplied The presence of the potentially toxic alga Phormidium has been confirmed in the Cardrona River. Its presence has ...

Cardrona Landcare Group president Isabella Anderson said the group had not yet discussed the Lindis River decision and what it could mean for Cardrona Valley farmers. "We going to have to get together ...

Cardrona residents are optimistic a private zone change for Mt Cardrona Station will provide the town with better infrastructure, after the indefinite postponement of a multi-million dollar poo ...

The presence of the potentially toxic alga Phormidium has been confirmed in the lower Cardrona River. Its presence has prompted the Otago Regional Council (ORC) to warn dog owners to be vigilant when ...