The air quality in New Zealand has increased across the country, but some areas are still dealing with high levels of pollution. 

The Our Air 2024 report shows the level of key pollutants —largely produced by transport and home heating— has reduced across most monitoring sites.  

However, it also says air quality isn't good everywhere, and in some urban areas the pollution is above national standards and international guidelines.  

Director of the Air Quality Collective, Dr Guy Coulson told Ryan Bridge that we’re headed in the right direction, improvement is just happening rather slowly.  

He said that an estimated 3000 adults die each year from air pollution.  

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The air quality in New Zealand has increased across the country, but some areas are still dealing with high levels of pollution.&nbsp;
The Our Air 2024 report shows the level of key pollutants —largely produced by transport and home heating— has reduced across most monitoring sites. &nbsp;
However, it also says air quality isn't good everywhere, and in some urban areas the pollution is above national standards and international guidelines. &nbsp;
Director of the Air Quality Collective, Dr Guy Coulson told Ryan Bridge that we’re headed in the right direction, improvement is just happening rather slowly. &nbsp;
He said that an estimated 3000 adults die each year from air pollution. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Dr Guy Coulson: Air Quality Collective Director on the amount of pollution in New Zealand

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