News
The latest news and information from Toi Te Ora Public Health Service.
October 2007
30.10.2007 - Health Warning: Lake Okaro
A Health warning has been issued today for Lake Okaro by the Medical Officer, Dr Phil Shoemack. Water samples taken from the lake earlier this week...
29.10.2007 - CHILL OUT Foodsafe Week 12-19 November 2007
As we move towards the hotter summer months the risk of a dose of food poisoning and spoiled food increases. To help reduce risk it is important to...
26.10.2007 - Recreational Water Quality this Summer
Planning to go swimming this summer? Enjoy the water and feel safe in the knowledge that the rivers, lakes and beaches in the region have high water...
19.10.2007 - Two Lakes District schools lead the way in healthy eating and lifestyle practices
Reporoa College and Kaingaroa Forest School have proven themselves to be ahead of the eight ball, leading the way in healthy eating and lifestyle...
16.10.2007 - Eastern Bay of Plenty 'Fruit in School' Primary Schools Celebrate their First Year Anniversary
Who can remember when the Government supplied free milk to all New Zealand primary schools? Remember the thick layer of cream, the cardboard tops...
9.10.2007 - Agencies Joining To Study Shellfish Quality in Estuaries
A study to assess the microbiological quality of shellfish in estuaries begins this week. Medical Officer of Health Dr Phil Shoemack says recent...
