Air Pollution in Auckland1. Introduction: “Auckland has the worst air pollution in New Zealand compared to all other cities in New Zealand,” according to the recent report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) (Field, 2011). The level of air pollution is double that of Sydney. Based on the above findings, air pollution is the biggest health risk in the New Zealand community. The following text simply describes the development of air pollution in Auckland and the health problems experienced in the Auckland community due to this serious environmental problem. Air pollution poses a serious threat not only to Auckland, but to many cities and regions around the world. With the Industrial Revolution, the problem began to appear but the world noticed the severity of the problem in 61 CE (Ask.com). Auckland is the urban area of ​​the North Island and geographically surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. The picturesque environment with its cliffs and mountains makes Auckland one of the most beautiful cities in the world. But Auckland has been dangerously affected by the threat of air pollution, as the largest ozone hole has occurred over this beautiful country. In 2011, Auckland City Council released figures revealing 700 people had been killed by air pollution. Additionally, it is said to exceed national standards for the level of air pollution. There are mainly two types of air pollutants: primary pollutants and secondary pollutants. Primary pollutants come from human activities. The inaction of primary pollutants with the atmosphere is defined as secondary pollutants (foundation, 2013). The main pollutants may be present in ground-level ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides and lead. Overpopulation is the main reason for primary pollutant... middle of paper ......covered? Retrieved from http://www.ask.com/question/when-was-air-pollution-discoveredII. Conseil, A. (2014). Managing Auckland's air quality. Retrieved April 28, 2014 from Auckland Council: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/environmentwaste/researchmonitoring/air_quality/Pages/home.aspxIII. Field, M. (2011, 09 27). Auckland's air pollution is the worst in New Zealand. Retrieved April 24, 2014 from Aucland Now: http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/5690153/Auckland-air-pollution-worst-in-NZIV. foundation, E. l. (2013). European Lung Foundation. Retrieved April 28, 2014 from the European Lung Foundation: http://www.european-lung-foundation.org/16538-types-and-sources-of-air-pollutants.htmV. program, R. 7. (2014, 04 05). EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved April 28, 2014 from Health Effects of Air Pollution: http://www.epa.gov/region7/air/quality/health.htm