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 New Zealand research suggests that ambient air pollution is responsible for an estimated 970 premature deaths each year in people over 30 years of age, approximately 400 of which are from vehicle emissions. Fine particles produced in the combustion of fuel pose greater health risks than previously thought.
Children, elderly people and those with respiratory diseases are more vulnerable to air pollution and areas of high deprivation have greater excess mortality from air pollution. In many parts of New Zealand domestic fires are the main contributor to ambient air pollution, with vehicle emissions being the main contributor along traffic corridors.
Community and Public Health currently plays only a minor role in monitoring and policy responses to ambient air quality issues.
Environment Canterbury is primarily responsible for monitoring of air quality in Canterbury.
Ministry for the Environment develops national indicators and strategies.
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Air Quality (Ministry for the Environment)
Health and Air Pollution in New Zealand
Vehicle Exhaust Emissions (NZTA)
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