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Health Warnings For Algal Blooms Lifted For All Lakes In The Rotorua Lakes District
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 11:49 am | Toi Te Ora
Health warnings issued for algal blooms (cyanobacteria) at Te Weta Bay, Okawa Bay and the Okere Arm at Lake Rotoiti, as well as for Lake Okaro and Lake Rotoehu, have now been lifted by the local Medical Officer of Health. Visual observations, ... More >>
Health Warning Partially Lifted For Lake Rotoiti But Remains In Place For The Okere Arm And Okawa Bay
Thursday, 26 January 2023, 9:55 am | Toi Te Ora
The health warning issued in December for Lake Rotoiti has been partially lifted by the local Medical Officer of Health. However, the health warning remains in place for the Okere Arm and Okawa Bay at the western end of the lake. Bay of Plenty Regional ... More >>
Health Warnings Lifted For Lake Rotorua, Ohau Channel And Okere Arm
Tuesday, 11 October 2022, 6:20 pm | Toi Te Ora
The health warnings for Lake Rotorua, Ohau Channel (the channel that links Lake Rotorua and Lake Rotoiti) and the Okere Arm of Lake Rotoiti have now been lifted by the local Medical Officer of Health. Visual observations and satellite imagery ... More >>
Cervical Screening Saves Lives - Are You Up To Date With Your Test?
Tuesday, 6 September 2022, 10:06 am | Toi Te Ora
As part of Cervical Screening Awareness Month during September, Bay of Plenty and Lakes wāhine and people with a cervix are being encouraged to check that they are up to date with their cervical screening test. “A cervical screening appointment ... More >>
Health Warning Issued For Lake Rotorua, Ohau Channel And Okere Arm Of Lake Rotoiti
Friday, 2 September 2022, 2:28 pm | Toi Te Ora
A health warning has been issued today for Lake Rotorua, the Ohau Channel (the channel that links Lake Rotorua and Lake Rotoiti) and the Okere Arm of Lake Rotoiti. The health warning is based on visual assessments and satellite imagery provided by the ... More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Okawa Bay And Lake Rotoiti
Thursday, 14 April 2022, 4:56 pm | Toi Te Ora
Health warnings issued for Okawa Bay and Lake Rotoiti in December have now been lifted by the local Medical Officer of Health. Visual observations and satellite imagery provided by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council confirm that algal blooms ... More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Lake Ohakuri
Friday, 21 January 2022, 3:19 pm | Toi Te Ora
The health warning issued in November for Lake Ohakuri has now been lifted by the local Medical Officer of Health. Results of water testing by Waikato Regional Council confirm that the algal bloom has subsided in the lake. Despite the lifting of the ... More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Lake Maraetai And Lake Whakamaru
Thursday, 9 December 2021, 10:36 am | Toi Te Ora
The health warnings issued in November for Lake Maraetai and Lake Whakamaru have now been lifted by the Medical Officer of Health. Results of water testing by Waikato Regional Council confirm that the algal bloom has subsided in these lakes. Despite ... More >>
Health Warning Issued For Lake Rotorua And The Western End Of Lake Rotoiti
Tuesday, 23 November 2021, 10:42 am | Toi Te Ora
A health warning has been issued today for Lake Rotorua and the western end of Lake Rotoiti. The health warning is based on water test results and satellite imagery provided by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council which indicate an extensive algal ... More >>
COVID-19 Positive Test Results In Tauranga And Mount Maunganui
Thursday, 18 November 2021, 2:33 pm | Toi Te Ora
Get tested, get vaccinated and check locations of interest. This is the advice from Toi Te Ora Public Health following two positive COVID-19 test results in the Bay of Plenty, one in Tauranga and one in Mount Maunganui. The results follow further ... More >>
Protect Yourself From Legionnaires’ Disease When Using Compost And Potting Mix
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 2:25 pm | Toi Te Ora
This time of year is popular for getting into the garden. Gardening can be great for mental wellbeing, as well as for the dinner plate, but it’s important to take steps to ensure you are keeping yourself safe from a potentially serious illness. ... More >>
Health Warnings Issued For Lake Ohakuri And Lake Maraetai
Wednesday, 3 November 2021, 5:35 pm | Toi Te Ora
A health warning has been issued for Lake Ohakuri and Lake Maraetai. Samples taken from both lakes by Waikato Regional Council have confirmed a bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae. Today’s health warning is an update and ... More >>
COVID-19 vaccination opens to everyone 12 years and older
Wednesday, 1 September 2021, 12:41 pm | Toi Te Ora
All people aged 12 years and over in Aotearoa New Zealand are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.ToiTeOra Public Health is encouraging all eligible people in theBay of Plenty DHB andLakes DHBareas toget vaccinated. ToiTeOra ... More >>
Rotorua And Taupō COVID-19 Alert – Two Places Visited
Saturday, 15 August 2020, 10:23 am | Toi Te Ora
A person who has tested positive for COVID-19 on their arrival in Japan had recently visited Rotorua before their departure. As a precaution, Toi Te Ora Public Health are alerting the public to the possibility that they may have been exposed to this More >>
Health Warning Issued For Lake Okaro
Wednesday, 17 June 2020, 12:16 pm | Toi Te Ora
A health warning has been issued for Lake Okaro, near Rotorua, as routine monitoring results provided by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council have confirmed a bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae. “The health warning means that people should ... More >>
Sore Throats Matter – Get Your Tamariki And Rangatahi Checked By A Health Professional
Friday, 24 April 2020, 3:15 pm | Toi Te Ora
All tamariki/children and rangatahi/young people with a sore throat should be checked right away by a health professional because sore throats may be caused by COVID-19 or Strep A. Strep A can lead to rheumatic fever, which is a serious preventable disease ... More >>
Key Primary Health Services Available During COVID-19 Alert Level 4
Wednesday, 25 March 2020, 5:41 pm | Toi Te Ora
Young people, those with diabetes, and people requiring support for mental health will be among those who continue to receive specialist health services from the Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation during COVID-19 Alert Level 4. Flu vaccines ... More >>
Case Of Covid-19 Confirmed In Taupō
Saturday, 21 March 2020, 2:30 pm | Toi Te Ora
A Taupō resident has tested positive for COVID-19 after recently returning to New Zealand from London. In this instance, the case rang ahead to a local GP Practice and arrangements were made for him to be seen and tested. Medical Officer of Health, ... More >>
COVID-19 – Ways To Protect You, Your Family And Community
Thursday, 12 March 2020, 10:03 am | Toi Te Ora
With a small number of cases of coronavirus now confirmed in New Zealand, many people are feeling understandably anxious. We knew that coronavirus was likely to arrive in New Zealand at some stage, and our local District Health Boards, along with GP ... More >>
Health warning lifted for Lake Okaro
Friday, 7 February 2020, 10:32 am | Toi Te Ora
The health warning issued in December for Lake Okaro has now been lifted by the Medical Officer of Health. Results of water testing by Bay of Plenty Regional Council confirm that the algal bloom has subsided in the lake. Despite the lifting of the ... More >>
