A group of scientists are evaluating the effects of southern motorway on air quality in Auckland, ascertaining whether any negative impact has been inflicted upon the neighborhood or the nearby regions, so as to highlight any possible health danger looming around.

Scientists from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research gathered air quality data for a term period stretching April-August in Otahuhu, by car, lampposts, bikes and air quality gauging stations.

Comparisons between traffic pollution and wood smoke were as well made.

Dr. Ian Longley, NIWA Air Quality Scientist, said that the researchers selected 1km radius spot in Otahuhu. Since the neighborhood is flat, it let the team better concentrate on the impact of scattering, the layout and because there are small and low density houses, they all together helped the researchers apply the results upon other areas all through the nation.

Canterbury University PhD alumnae, Woody Pattinson said that he settled and molded himself in the locality since he rented a house and lived, breathed and monitored outdoor and indoor air quality difference.

The study worked with the intention to look for methods towards reducing the count of people being exposed to air pollution endangering their health, since living close to motorways always increases the chances of being vulnerable to the released pollution by vehicles.