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Health Warning Lifted At Pines Beach

Friday, 10 January 2025, 12:03 pm | Health New Zealand

This is great news for swimmers and other recreational water users at Pines Beach who would have been avoiding the water following the high levels of contamination. They can now get back in the water without the risk of illness. More >>

Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality At Selwyn River/Waikirikiri At Glentunnel And At Whitecliffs

Thursday, 2 January 2025, 4:35 pm | Health New Zealand

Dr Claire Salter, Public Health Specialist for the National Public Health Service, says rainfall in the area in the last few days has most likely caused the high levels of faecal bacteria. More >>

Protect Our Patients This Holiday Seasons

Friday, 20 December 2024, 11:45 am | Health New Zealand

Following the recent outbreak of a Pertussis (whooping cough) epidemic, as well as COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses still circulating in the community, we are asking people to be vigilant if they are visiting loved ones. More >>

Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality At Pines Beach

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 6:13 pm | Health New Zealand

Dr Annabel Begg, Public Health Medicine Specialist for the National Public Health Service, says – “rainfall in the area in the last few days has most likely caused the high levels of faecal bacteria”. More >>

End Of An Era As Last Patients Seen At The Princess Margaret Hospital

Friday, 6 December 2024, 4:45 pm | Health New Zealand

Opened in 1959, the building remains a dominant structure at the foot of the Port Hills in Cashmere, sitting amongst parklike grounds. More >>

Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Ashley River/Rakahuri Gorge Bridge

Thursday, 5 December 2024, 5:34 pm | Health New Zealand

There are also other access points along the Ashley River/Rakahuri at the Gorge Bridge that may have benthic cyanobacteria present. People are advised to treat every low-flowing river cautiously, check for the presence of benthic cyanobacteria and avoid contact. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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