Right now
The most recent data we hold from World Air Quality Index arrived 73 minutes ago, and this point is not in it. We record detections, not passes: an absence is not proof that nothing is there.
One other detection within 20 km in the last 24 hours, <1 km from here.
Reported by World Air Quality Index 18 days ago.
It is one of only 3 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 23 August 2026.
What the source measured
World Air Quality Index reported: AQI 153 (Unhealthy) at Rangiora, New Zealand
The air quality index read 153 (Unhealthy) at the Rangiora, New Zealand station.
An estimated 10,855 people live within 5 km of this point.
Nearby, since 23 August 2026
- September 10, 2026 · score 41 · 0.0 km
How we know
One source: World Air Quality Index. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 26 out of 100, at 64 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v1. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Air Quality |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 26 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 64% |
| Coordinates | -43.3034, 172.5957 |
| Nearest City | Rangiora (1 km) |
| Population Exposed | 10.9K within 5 km |
| Impact Tier | significant |
| Timestamp | 2026-08-23T10:00:00.000Z |
| Source | https://aqicn.org/city/@9098 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Aqi | 153 |
| AqiCategory | Unhealthy |
| StationName | Rangiora, New Zealand |
| StationUid | 9098 |
Safety Information
When air quality is hazardous: stay indoors with windows closed, and run a filtered air purifier if you have one. Avoid outdoor exercise. Children, older adults and anyone with heart or lung conditions are affected first and worst — an N95 respirator helps outdoors, a cloth mask does not.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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