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This report summarises the findings of a short-term air quality
investigation carried out in Raumati South, Kapiti Coast, during
winter 2010. Air quality was investigated to assess the levels
of and sources of particulate matter measured as PM2.5 (fine
fraction) and PM2.5-10 (coarse fraction). The results show
that PM2.5 concentrations can become elevated during
periods of stable weather, characterised by calm and cold
conditions. The concentrations of PM2.5 are dominated by
biomass burning from domestic woodburners, while the
coarse fraction.