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29 October 2026

Dropping aquifer levels in Marlborough linked to falling riverbed levels

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

Dropping aquifer levels in Marlborough linked to falling riverbed levels

Groundwater levels in Marlborough's largest aquifer have been dropping for more than 50 years, with new research linking the decline to falling riverbed levels.

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