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Health Warning Issued For Lake Rotorua Due To Algal Bloom
Thursday, 11 January 2024, 10:58 am | Toi Te Ora Public Health
A health warning has been issued by the local Medical Officer of Health for Lake Rotorua due to a potentially toxic algal bloom. During the warmer months lakes and rivers can be affected by blooms of blue-green algae which can lead to ... More >>
Check The Water For Algal Blooms Before Using Lakes And Rivers
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 9:23 am | Toi Te Ora Public Health
During the warmer months, there can be potentially toxic blue-green algae present in our lakes and rivers. There is reduced capacity to monitor for algal blooms over the Christmas and New Year period, so it’s important to know the signs of algal ... More >>
Stop Sore Throats Hurting Hearts - Get Them Checked
Monday, 11 December 2023, 2:08 pm | Toi Te Ora Public Health
If your child has a sore throat get it checked, says the local Medical Officer of Health, as it can lead to rheumatic fever, a serious preventable disease which can cause permanent heart damage. “Taking sore throats seriously helps to ... More >>
Check The Water For Algal Blooms Before Using Lakes And Rivers This Summer
Tuesday, 31 October 2023, 3:03 pm | Toi Te Ora Public Health
31 October 2023 Whether you’re a local or visiting for the summer, take a moment to check the water for algal blooms in lakes and rivers. During the warmer months lakes and rivers can be affected by blooms of blue-green algae which are potentially ... More >>
Protect Yourself From Legionnaires’ Disease When Gardening
Tuesday, 17 October 2023, 4:57 pm | Toi Te Ora Public Health
With the warmer weather luring people into their gardens, the local Medical Officer of Health is reminding gardeners to take steps to reduce the risk of becoming infected with Legionnaires’ disease. Legionnaires’ disease, also known as Legionellosis, ... More >>
Health Warnings For Algal Blooms Lifted For All Lakes In The Rotorua Lakes District
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 1:28 pm | Toi Te Ora Public Health
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 >>
Recreational Water Health Warnings Update
Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 2:36 pm | Toi Te Ora Public Health
15 May 2023 Health warnings issued for Lake Maraetai, Lake Rotorua, Ohau Channel, the upper Kaituna River and at Waitangi on the Kaituna River due to cyanobacteria (algal blooms), have been lifted. The latest water monitoring results by the Bay ... More >>
Recreational Water Health Warnings - Reminder
Wednesday, 5 April 2023, 8:49 pm | Toi Te Ora Public Health
Toi Te Ora Public Health is reminding recreational water users in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes districts to be aware of the quality of water before using waterways over the Easter weekend. “While the water quality is good at many local estuaries, beaches, ... More >>
Health Warning Issued For Okawa Bay At Lake Rotoiti And Lake Okaro
Friday, 24 March 2023, 4:13 pm | Toi Te Ora Public Health
A health warning has been issued today for Okawa Bay at Lake Rotoiti and for Lake Okaro. The health warning is based on the results released today for levels of cyanobacteria, or algal bloom, in water samples, visual assessments and ... More >>
Health Warning Issued For Kopurererua Stream In Tauranga
Thursday, 9 March 2023, 2:44 pm | Toi Te Ora Public Health
A health warning has been issued for Kopurererua Stream in Tauranga as routine water test results have found high levels of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. “The health warning means that people should avoid swimming in the stream water,” says ... More >>
Health Warning Issued For Ohau Channel And The Upper Kaituna River
Friday, 24 February 2023, 4:41 pm | Toi Te Ora Public Health
A health warning has been issued today for Ohau Channel and the upper Kaituna River. The health warning is based on the results released today for levels of cyanobacteria, or algal bloom, in water samples, visual assessments and satellite ... More >>
Health Warning Issued For Lake Rotorua
Friday, 17 February 2023, 4:49 pm | Toi Te Ora Public Health
The warning issued last week for Holden’s Bay in Lake Rotorua has been extended today to include all of Lake Rotorua due to an algal bloom of cyanobacteria. The health warning is based on laboratory results provided by the Bay of Plenty Regional ... More >>
Potential Measles Contacts Urged To Call Healthline
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 11:21 am | Toi Te Ora Public Health
Anyone who was on a chartered bus travelling to or from Tauranga and the ‘That Weekend’ festival on Sunday 5 February, who is not immune to measles and has not been contacted by Public Health, is urged to call Healthline (0800 611 116) immediately ... More >>
Imported Measles Case Confirmed In New Zealand
Monday, 13 February 2023, 8:26 pm | Toi Te Ora Public Health
13 February 2023 A measles case has been confirmed in New Zealand for the first time since the 2019 outbreak. The person is an adult living in Auckland. They were infected overseas, however did not become infectious until after their arrival in ... More >>
Health Warning Issued For Holdens Bay At Lake Rotorua
Saturday, 11 February 2023, 6:57 pm | Toi Te Ora Public Health
A health warning has been issued today for Holdens Bay at Lake Rotorua. The health warning is based on the results released today for levels of cyanobacteria in water samples, visual assessments and satellite imagery provided by the Bay of Plenty Regional ... More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Okawa Bay At Lake Rotoiti
Saturday, 11 February 2023, 6:55 pm | Toi Te Ora Public Health
A health warning has been lifted today for Okawa Bay at the western end of Lake Rotoiti. The health warning is based on water test results and visual observations provided by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council which indicate the algal bloom in ... More >>
Health Warning Issued For Te Weta Bay At Lake Rotoiti
Friday, 16 December 2022, 6:50 pm | Toi Te Ora Public Health
A health warning has been issued today for Te Weta Bay at Lake Rotoiti. There is also a current health warning for Okawa Bay at Lake Rototi which was issued by Toi Te Ora Public Health earlier this week. The health warning is based on water test ... More >>
Health Warning Issued For Okawa Bay At Lake Rotoiti
Monday, 12 December 2022, 3:07 pm | Toi Te Ora Public Health
A health warning has been issued today for Okawa Bay at the western end of Lake Rotoiti. The health warning is based on water test results and visual observations provided by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council which indicate an extensive algal ... More >>
Look Before You Leap When Using Local Waterways This Summer
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 11:51 am | Toi Te Ora Public Health
The waterways and coastal areas of the Bay of Plenty and Lakes region are popular places to visit during summer - but it's a good idea to check out the quality of water before you jump in. While the water quality is good at many local estuaries, ... More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Lake Rotorua And The Ohau Channel
Thursday, 31 March 2022, 5:17 pm | Toi Te Ora Public Health
Health warnings issued for Lake Rotorua and the Ohau Channel earlier this month 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 ... More >>
