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In 2018, a joint project between DOC, GW and NIWA was established to monitor the impact of land activity on coastal water quality. A telemetered coastal buoy, known as Wellington Regional Integrated Buoy Observations – Kāpiti (WRIBO-K), was deployed and documented three notable features: Kāpiti coastal ocean dynamics after large storm events, regions of Freshwater Influence have both local or remote river sources, and far-field wind forcing enhances connectivity between South and North Islands.

Reference: O'Callaghan J, Santana R. 2022. Kāpiti Coast Buoy Observations: Analysis of Physical and Water Quality Measurements. NIWA Report 2022241WN, prepared for Greater Wellington Regional Council, August 2022, 45p.