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Didymo detected in the Kaipo River

From 22 September 2026Updated 22 September 2026
Fiordland

Didymo has been detected in the Kaipo River. This was discovered at grid ref 1196735 5059826. Clean all gear when moving between waterways to prevent the spread of didymo and other freshwater pests. Clean, Check, Dry protocol has been udpated to include two improved treatments for absorbent gear. See MPI's website to read the updated guidance. How to check, clean, dry your gear.

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Didymo has been detected in the Kaipo River. This was discovered at grid ref 1196735 5059826.

Clean all gear when moving between waterways to prevent the spread of didymo and other freshwater pests.

Clean, Check, Dry protocol has been udpated to include two improved treatments for absorbent gear. See MPI's website to read the updated guidance. How to check, clean, dry your gear.

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