Didymo confirmed in Waitaki River February 11th, 2020 2006-01-25T16:32:55+13:00 Biosecurity NZ have announced that didymo has been confirmed in the Waitaki River, near Kurow. Once again we remind freshwater users that Didymo is a microscopic organism, and personal responsibility is the key to limiting its spread. Users of freshwaters should Check, Clean, Dry all items between waterways., said a BNZ spokesperson.