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Health Warning Lifted For Ōpihi River Catchment

Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 1:44 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd

Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Opihi River has shown the cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the river has reduced and is now below levels that are of concern to public health. More >>

Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Waihi River Upstream Of Wilson Street Bridge

Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 1:38 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd

Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Waihi River upstream of Wilson Street Bridge has shown the cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the river has reduced and is now below levels that are of concern to public health. More >>

Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Pegasus Lake

Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 4:38 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd

Recent water testing at Pegasus Lake has shown the quantity of potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) in the lake has reduced and concentrations are now below levels that are of concern to public health. More >>

Find The Best Spot To Swim Before You Dive In This Summer

Tuesday, 17 October 2023, 5:44 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd

Swimmers are urged to stay up to date on the quality of their favourite South Canterbury lakes, rivers and beaches to confirm they’re safe to swim in this summer. When you’re heading for a swim, don’t forget to look out for water quality information ... More >>

New Partnership Makes Accessing Waikato Hospital Easier, And Cheaper

Tuesday, 3 October 2023, 8:01 am | Health New Zealand Ltd

From 16 October access to Waikato Hospital will be easier for staff, patients and visitors thanks to a partnership between Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand and local councils. Te Whatu Ora Waikato Operations Director for Clinical and Operational ... More >>

Paramedics Key To Cyclone Rescue Efforts

Friday, 7 July 2023, 5:35 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd

Being winched from a helicopter down into the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle put a Hawke’s Bay paramedic inside some of the worst devastation he had seen in 20 years’ experience. This Saturday 8 July marks International Paramedics Day, to ... More >>

Upgraded ED Promises Enhanced Experience At Waikato Hospital

Thursday, 6 July 2023, 12:26 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd

<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2307/44bfeeb3e1991a2a9040.jpeg" width="720" height="360"> Waikato Hospital’s upgraded Emergency Department will ensure patients have an improved experience and staff have ... More >>

Last Day For Kowhai House Immunisation Hub

Thursday, 29 June 2023, 7:47 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd

Kowhai House, Gisborne’s immunisation hub, is closing its doors tomorrow, Friday 30 June. Based on Palmerston Road, it started distributing RAT tests and COVID-19 vaccinations. It later became a general immunisation hub for the te Tairāwhiti community. ... More >>

People Asked To Take Care Around Crane At Wellington Regional Hospital

Thursday, 15 June 2023, 2:32 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd

Te Whatu Ora Capital Coast & Hutt Valley is asking patients, whānau, and visitors to take care when travelling around the Delivery Suite / Medical Assessment Planning Unit (MAPU) and Te Pae Tiaki Wellington ED while building works are carried ... More >>

Huri Whenua Marks The Start Of Construction Of New Renal Facility In The Waikato

Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 8:18 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd

A Huri Whenua or sod-turning ceremony marking the start of construction for the new Waikato Regional Renal Centre took place today (19 April 2023) at the Waiora Waikato hospital campus in Hamilton. The renal centre is planned to open in May 2024 ... More >>

Health Warning Lifted At Multiple Swimming Sites In Whakaraupō-Lyttelton Harbour And Whakaroa-Akaroa Harbour

Monday, 20 February 2023, 7:41 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has lifted a health warning at multiple sites in Whakaraupō-Lyttelton Harbour and Whakaroa-Akaroa Harbour including Cass Bay, Charteris Bay, Church Bay, Duvauchelle Bay, Wainui Beach, Glen Bay, Tikao Bay ... More >>

High Risk Health Warning For People With Own Water Supply

Monday, 20 February 2023, 3:25 am | Health New Zealand Ltd

Te Whatu Ora Public Health Unit for Waikato would like to remind people that have their own supply of drinking water to their household, that it is important to ensure that it is safe following recent weather events. Safe drinking water is vital for ... More >>

Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Rakahuri-Ashley River At The Rangiora-Loburn Bridge (Cones Rd)

Saturday, 11 February 2023, 6:43 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for Rakahuri-Ashley River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Rakahuri-Ashley River ... More >>

Health Warning – Algal Bloom In The Ōpihi River At State Highway 1

Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 9:01 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for the Ōpihi River at State Highway 1. The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Ōpihi River at State Highway 1. People ... More >>

Te Ara Hauora Wellness Hub – Northland Field Days

Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 12:44 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd

It's the countdown until New Zealand's second biggest agriculture show opens to the public but work organising the big event has been underway for months. That includes work from Te Whatu Ora staff, whose aim is to have the benefits of a good show continue ... More >>

Power Outage At Christchurch Hospital

Friday, 3 February 2023, 9:40 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd

A major power outage at Christchurch Hospital has affected all systems including power, IT and phones. Unless it’s an emergency, please seek alternative care. Healthline provides free advice 24/7 and can advise on what to do and where to go if you need ... More >>

Algal Bloom In Te Roto O Wairewa-Lake Forsyth

Wednesday, 1 February 2023, 12:50 am | Health New Zealand Ltd

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Te Roto o Wairewa-Lake Forsyth People should avoid the lake and animals, particularly dogs, should not be ... More >>

Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Pareora River (Timaru) At Pareora Huts

Thursday, 5 January 2023, 7:25 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for Pareora River (Timaru) at Pareora Huts. The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Pareora River (Timaru) ... More >>

Very High ED Presentations At Taranaki Base Hospital

Wednesday, 4 January 2023, 8:01 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd

Taranaki Base Hospital hit an all-time high of 150 presentations in a single day on Tuesday, January 3, resulting in long waits for many minor conditions, says Te Whatu Ora Taranaki interim chief operating officer, Wendy Langlands. "We realise ... More >>

Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality At Cass Bay

Friday, 30 December 2022, 8:26 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health Unit has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in samples taken from Cass Bay. Dr Ramon Pink Medical Officer of Health for Te Mana Ora, National Public Health Service, says: ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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