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The cost of doing nothing to prevent child injury
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 4:51 pm | Toi Te Ora
Research shows that unintentional injury is the leading cause of death and hospitalisation for young children. On average, more than three children die from an unintentional injury every fortnight in New Zealand. Regional Manager for Toi Te Ora – Public ... More >>
Shellfish toxins remain along Bay of Plenty coast
Friday, 22 January 2010, 1:01 pm | Toi Te Ora
Ongoing weekly test results confirm that people should continue to avoid collecting or eating shellfish from a large area along the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty coastline. More >>
Monitoring starts on Bay of Plenty lakes
Thursday, 3 December 2009, 2:52 pm | Toi Te Ora
As the summer temperatures begin to warm up our favourite swimming spots, monitoring has begun to help ensure safe recreational water use for all. More >>
Support for Smokefree Parks Stronger than Ever
Thursday, 22 October 2009, 3:43 pm | Toi Te Ora
A public survey has shown overwhelming support for Rotorua District Council’s Smokefree Outdoor Spaces policy. The most recent survey shows 93% public support for the policy, which covers the Redwoods and all of Rotorua District Council’s children’s playgrounds. More >>
The Big Latch On
Monday, 3 August 2009, 4:44 pm | Toi Te Ora
This year’s World Breastfeeding Week will see mothers across New Zealand attempting to break the existing record set last year of 1122 women breastfeeding simultaneously. More >>
Measles - are you protected?
Monday, 3 August 2009, 4:31 pm | Toi Te Ora
Concern that measles may return to the Bay of Plenty and Lakes has prompted the local Medical Officer of Health to urge everyone to make sure they are protected. More >>
Seasonal influenza immunisation free for all NZers
Monday, 13 July 2009, 12:52 pm | Toi Te Ora
The seasonal influenza immunisation has now been made available free for all New Zealanders until the end of September 2009. More >>
Cover your cough – especially around young babies
Wednesday, 20 May 2009, 1:01 pm | Toi Te Ora
A steady rise in whooping cough cases serves as a timely reminder to cover your cough this winter to help reduce the risks of this infection. More >>
Increase in whooping cough a reminder to immunise
Thursday, 14 May 2009, 9:25 am | Toi Te Ora
Parents in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes are urged to get their babies immunised against whooping cough (pertussis) to protect them from an expected outbreak. More >>
Health warning lifted for lake Rotoiti
Thursday, 9 April 2009, 4:56 pm | Toi Te Ora
The health warning issued on 20 February 2009 for Lake Rotoiti has been lifted by the Medical Officer of Health. More >>
Opotiki ‘butt’ count indicates less public smoking
Tuesday, 3 March 2009, 10:11 am | Toi Te Ora
A recent cigarette butt count in Opotiki indicates more people are choosing not to smoke in outdoor public places. Toi Te Ora – Public Health staff counted 450 cigarette butts in five parks (Memorial Park, Rose Garden, Princess St Reserve, John Burdett ... More >>
Shellfish warning lifted for Papamoa coastline
Saturday, 28 February 2009, 1:50 pm | Toi Te Ora
The shellfish warning has been lifted for the Papamoa coastline, as sampling has now confirmed no bacterial contamination is present. More >>
Health warning issued for Lake Rotoiti
Friday, 20 February 2009, 5:32 pm | Toi Te Ora
A health warning has been issued for Lake Rotoiti at Okawa Bay and Okere Arm. Routine water test results provided by Environment Bay of Plenty have confirmed a bloom of blue-green algae. More >>
Health warning issued for Waikato River hotspot
Wednesday, 11 February 2009, 12:19 pm | Toi Te Ora
Bay of Plenty and Waikato residents are being reminded to take care when using Lake Ohakuri, after monitoring has confirmed the presence of an algal bloom in the Whirinaki arm of Lake Ohakuri. More >>
Health warning issued for Lake Rotoehu
Friday, 30 January 2009, 4:38 pm | Toi Te Ora
A health warning has been issued for Lake Rotoehu today as routine water test results provided by Environment Bay of Plenty have confirmed a bloom of toxic algae (also known as blue-green algae and cyanobacteria). “The health warning means that people ... More >>
Algal bloom persists in Eastern Bay of Plenty
Friday, 23 January 2009, 3:58 pm | Toi Te Ora
Eastern Bay residents are reminded to take care when using local rivers, following a water inspection showing signs of potentially toxic algae. More >>
Shellfish warning remains in Eastern Bay of Plenty
Thursday, 22 January 2009, 4:59 pm | Toi Te Ora
The toxic shellfish health warning remains in place for the coastline from Kohi Point (Whakatane heads) to the mouth of the Motu River. People are advised to avoid collecting or eating shellfish from this area until further notice. More >>
Smokefree parks get nod from Rotorua residents
Thursday, 15 January 2009, 11:54 am | Toi Te Ora
A policy to make Rotorua’s Redwoods and children’s playgrounds Smokefree has won widespread approval from Rotorua residents. More >>
Toxic shellfish warning remains in place
Wednesday, 7 January 2009, 5:14 pm | Toi Te Ora
The health warning issued for toxic shellfish remains in place. Results received today confirm that people should continue to avoid collecting or eating shellfish from the wider Coromandel and Bay of Plenty coastline from Tairua (including Tairua ... More >>
Toxic Shellfish Warning Extended
Wednesday, 24 December 2008, 3:47 pm | Toi Te Ora
As a result of follow up testing, people are now advised to avoid collecting or eating shellfish from the wider Coromandel and Bay of Plenty coastline from Tairua (including Tairua Harbour) south including Whiritoa, Whangamata, Onemana, and east along the ... More >>
