60% of New Zealand's highly erodible land is in the North Island, with high erosion impacting land productivity, water quality, and infrastructure.

60% of New Zealand's highly erodible land is located in the North Island, despite covering only 43% of the nation's total land area, according to Stats NZ. The steep terrain, high rainfall, and earthquakes contribute to high levels of soil erosion, which can impact land productivity, water quality, the natural landscape, and infrastructure. In 2022, an estimated 182 million tonnes of soil erosion entered New Zealand's rivers.

March 26, 2024
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