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Harmful Algal Bloom In Waihao River At Gum Tree Flat Rd (Don's Hole)
Friday, 21 November 2025, 5:14 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
People should avoid the area and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near the water until the health warning has been lifted. More >>
$103.5 Million Paid In Holidays Act Remediation For Canterbury And West Coast Staff
Thursday, 9 October 2025, 4:27 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
The payment today means almost all of our payrolls now comply with the Holidays Act, with only three payrolls remaining. More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Lake Hood
Friday, 4 July 2025, 12:11 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Recent water testing at Lake Hood 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 >>
Over $39 Million In Holidays Act Remediation Payments Made To Health NZ’s Waikato Staff
Friday, 27 June 2025, 3:57 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
The remediation payment made today is for the period from 1 May 2010 to 30 June 2022. The payroll in Waikato is progressively being made compliant and staff in Waikato will receive a second payment later this year from 1 July 2022 up to the date of ... More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Lake Forsyth Te Roto o Wairewa
Monday, 9 June 2025, 8:10 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Dr Annabel Begg, Medical Officer of Health for the National Public Health Service, says Environment Canterbury’s sampling of Lake Forsyth Te Roto o Wairewa will continue on a monthly basis. More >>
Health Agencies Highlighting Changes Limiting Promotion Of Vapes
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 1:28 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Director of Public Health Dr Corina Grey says, three weeks out from these significant series of changes coming into force, today’s reminder focuses on one part of the changes, the new restrictions on product advertising and promotions. More >>
Health Warning Lifted At Waiau Uwha River At SH70
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 10:09 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Latest water testing results show faecal bacteria levels in Waiau Uwha River at SH70 are now below guideline values and the health warning issued on 28 March 2025 has been removed with the water of Waiau Uwha River at SH70 suitable for recreational ... More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In South Bank Tributary Of The Waiau Uwha River Above Waiau Bridge
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 10:06 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Waiau Uwha River above Waiau Bridge have 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 Lake Pegasus
Monday, 28 April 2025, 2:42 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Dr Cheryl Brunton, Medical Officer of Health for the National Public Health Service, says monthly visual assessments and sampling of Lake Pegasus will be undertaken during the winter months, with fortnightly sampling of Lake Pegasus beginning again in September. More >>
Low Risk To Public Health Following Fire At South Taranaki Hotel
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 4:06 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand Medical Officer of Health Dr William Rainger says while testing of debris found asbestos in the building, there was a very low risk to public health. More >>
Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality At Waiau Uwha River At SH70
Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:04 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Eating fish from these sites should be avoided. If fish are eaten, remove the gut and liver and wash in clean water before cooking. For further information on gathering Mahinga Kai refer to information below. More >>
Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality At Church Bay/Kaioruru, Akaroa Main Beach And Tikao Bay/Ōkoropeke
Friday, 21 March 2025, 6:10 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
A number of other popular swimming sites in Waitaha | Canterbury may also have high levels of contamination after recent rainfall. People should avoid all rivers and beaches for at least two days after heavy rain. More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Lake Hood
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 3:47 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Dr Annabel Begg, Public Health Medicine Specialist for the National Public Health Service, says the algal bloom can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals. More >>
New Psychology Training To Boost NZ’s Mental Health Workforce
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 6:14 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Sue Dashfield, Group Manager Enablement for Health NZ, says there was strong interest from tertiary education providers in the open procurement process in late 2024. More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Cass Bay | Motu-kauati-rahi, Duvauchelle Bay | Kaitouna And Tikao Bay | Ōkoropeke
Friday, 14 March 2025, 3:35 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Dr Cheryl Brunton, Medical Officer of Health for the National Public Health Service, says – “rainfall in the area in the last week was the likely cause of the high levels of faecal bacteria”. More >>
Unsafe Recreational Water Quality At Motu-kauati-rahi, Duvauchelle Bay/ Kaitouna And Tikao Bay/ Ōkoropeke
Friday, 7 March 2025, 3:41 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Dr Ramon Pink, Medical Officer of Health for the National Public Health Service, says “Water quality at affected sites is not considered suitable for recreational uses including swimming because of the risk to health from the bacteria and other ... More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Waikirikiri-Selwyn River At Whitecliffs
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 2:40 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Whitecliffs have 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 Hurunui River At SH1
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 2:55 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Dr Ramon Pink, Medical Officer of Health for the National Public Health Service, says Environment Canterbury’s monitoring of Hurunui River will continue to the end of this recreational water season and then will resume next season when there ... More >>
Health Warning Lifted At Church Bay/Kaioruru
Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 4:02 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
The latest water testing result shows that faecal bacteria levels in Church Bay/Kaioruru are now below guideline values and the health warning issued on 20/02/2025 has been removed with the water at Church Bay/Kaioruru suitable for recreational use. More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom In The Ōpihi River At Saleyards Bridge
Tuesday, 25 February 2025, 4:19 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Ōpihi 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 >>
