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Health warning lifted for Lake Okaro

Friday, 6 March 2015, 11:48 am | Public Health Service

The algal bloom health warning issued for Lake Okaro on 24 December 2014 has now been lifted. More >>

Bay of Plenty Shellfish Toxin update

Saturday, 14 January 2012, 11:32 am | Public Health Service

Following ongoing shellfish toxin monitoring the Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxin warning has been extended eastwards to include Whakatane Heads. More >>

Measles cases cause concern - check vaccinations

Thursday, 6 October 2011, 3:25 pm | Public Health Service

Toi Te Ora – Public Health Service has been on high alert for measles because of the current outbreak in New Zealand, which has been mainly in Auckland, Waikato and Hawkes Bay areas. More >>

Health warning lifted for Lake Rotorua and Lake Rotoiti

Monday, 5 September 2011, 3:56 pm | Public Health Service

The health warning that has been in place since 19 May 2011 for parts of Lake Rotorua, Lake Rotoiti and the Kaituna River has now been lifted. The areas that were previously affected by high levels of blue-green algae were the Kaituna River, including the ... More >>

First Breastfeeding Friendly Accredited Café in the Bay

Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 2:11 pm | Public Health Service

Grindz Café in Tauranga has become the first Breastfeeding Friendly accredited café in the Bay of Plenty. The Breastfeeding Friendly project is run by Toi Te Ora – Public Health Service across the Bay of Plenty and Lakes districts. A Health Improvement ... More >>

Measles outbreaks cause concern

Monday, 1 August 2011, 4:00 pm | Public Health Service

The measles outbreaks in Auckland and the Waikato region are causing concern that measles may also come to the Bay of Plenty and Lakes region. Auckland has confirmed 94 cases to date and Waikato has now confirmed 8 cases. More >>

Health warning issued for parts of Lake Rotorua /Rotoiti

Thursday, 19 May 2011, 4:16 pm | Public Health Service

A health warning has been issued for parts of Lake Rotorua and Lake Rotoiti. The affected areas include the eastern side of Lake Rotorua from Holdens Bay to Ohau Channel and the Okere arm portion of Lake Rotoiti. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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