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Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Hae Hae Te Moana River At Te Moana Gorge

Thursday, 18 April 2024, 1:10 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Hae Hae Te Moana River at Te Moana Gorge. This was issued on 21 November 2023. Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Hae Hae Te Moana River have shown the cover ... More >>

Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Pureora | Pareora River At SH1

Thursday, 4 April 2024, 1:23 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Pureora/Pareora River at SH1 have shown that the Pureora | Pareora River flows are such that the riverbed at this site is dry and the potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the river have dried out ... More >>

Health Warning – Algal Bloom In The Waihi River - Upstream Of Wilson Street Bridge In Geraldine

Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 6:32 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Waihi River. People should avoid the area and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near the water until the health warning has been lifted. More >>

Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Te Roto O Wairewa | Lake Forsyth

Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 3:07 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

Recent water testing at Te Roto o Wairewa | Lake Forsyth 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 >>

South Waikato Hauora Day Sets New Benchmark For Community Wellbeing

Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 5:33 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

An event taking health and wellbeing in the community to the next level is how a South Waikato Hauora day is being described by Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Waikato. Chief Medical Officer – Primary Care, Dr Julia Carr said the South Waikato ... More >>

Opihi River Catchment Health Warning

Saturday, 9 March 2024, 3:00 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for the entire Opihi River Catchment. The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) at multiple sites across the entire Opihi River Catchment. ... More >>

Nursing Class Of ’64 Revisits Waikato Hospital

Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 3:41 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

A group from the nursing class of 1964 recently gathered at Waikato Hospital in Hamilton to celebrate their 60th reunion. They were greeted by Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Sue Hayward and toured the hospital to see how things had changed. ... More >>

Transforming The Waiting Experience At Day Of Surgery Admission

Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 3:17 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

Coming to hospital for surgery can be a daunting experience for any parent and their child. Waikato Hospital’s Day of Surgery Admission (DOSA) team have been working hard to make the experience more pleasant and relaxing for children. Thanks to the ... More >>

Pressure Eases At Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department

Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 10:53 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

Jo Gibbs, Interim Group Director of Operations for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Canterbury: Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) is calmer this morning following an extremely busy day yesterday and last night. The total number ... More >>

Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department Under Significant Pressure

Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 10:16 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) is currently experiencing high demand and is extremely busy. There is no single reason for high numbers of patients attending at present, but we are currently seeing patients with a range of complex ... More >>

Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Pareora River/Pureora At Pareora Huts

Thursday, 29 February 2024, 4:19 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Pareora River/Pureora at Pareora Huts. This was issued on 30 November 2023. Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Pareora River/Pureora at Pareora Huts has shown ... More >>

Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Waihao River At Gum Tree Flat Road (Don’s Hole)

Thursday, 29 February 2024, 3:44 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

  Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Pareora River/Pureora at Pareora Huts. This was issued on 30 November 2023. Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Pareora River/Pureora at Pareora Huts has ... More >>

Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Ashley River Above Rangiora-Loburn Bridge

Thursday, 29 February 2024, 9:18 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

  Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Ashley River above Rangiora-Loburn Bridge. This was issued on 20/12/2023. Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Ashley River above Rangiora-Loburn Bridge has shown ... More >>

Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Ashburton River/Hakatere SH1

Thursday, 29 February 2024, 9:17 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

  The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Ashburton River/Hakatere SH1. People should avoid the area and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near the water ... More >>

Starship Launches Culturally Responsive Team, Ringa Atawhai, To Help Transform Healthcare Experiences

Wednesday, 28 February 2024, 7:34 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

Starship launches culturally responsive team, Ringa Atawhai, to help transform healthcare experiences of mokopuna and whānau In a first for Starship, the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) will be home to a dedicated culturally responsive multi-disciplinary ... More >>

Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Selwyn River At The Upper Huts

Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 9:02 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Selwyn River at the Upper Huts. The health warning was issued on 17 January 2024 and is lifted as of 26 February 2024. Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Selwyn ... More >>

Smoke From Fire At Worsleys Road Near Cracroft, Christchurch – Public Health Warning

Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 4:31 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

Te Whatu Ora has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire located near Cracroft, Christchurch. Air around this location is smoky and there is potential that people who are sensitive to smoke – such as those with heart or lung conditions, ... More >>

One Year On, Hawke’s Bay’s Recovery Efforts Continue

Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 2:02 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

On the one-year anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle, we’re taking time to pause and reflect on the effect it continues to have on our communities, says Health New Zealand -Te Whatu Ora Hawke’s Bay Acting Group Director of Operations Paula Jones. “For ... More >>

Stay Cool This Waitangi Day Cantabrians

Saturday, 3 February 2024, 2:40 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

Cantabrians away on a long weekend and celebrating Waitangi Day are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during the anticipated spell of soaring temperatures expected to sweep through the region. Hot weather is forecast for Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 February ... More >>

Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Saltwater Creek/ Ōtipua, Timaru

Friday, 2 February 2024, 3:43 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

  Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Saltwater Creek/ Ōtipua at both the SH1 bridge and the monitoring site at Saltwater Creek - rowing club. People should ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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