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The health warning issued on 13 December 2007 for Lake Rotoiti and Kaituna River has been lifted by the Medical Officer of Health. Weekly monitoring...

The extent of the potentially toxic cyanobacterial bloom in the Eastern Bay of Plenty rivers has reduced following recent heavy rain. Environment...

The results of recent water monitoring by Environment Bay of Plenty confirm high levels of bacterial contamination in Waitao Stream which includes...

Routine water monitoring has this week identified potentially harmful levels of algal blooms of cyanobacteria in the western bays of Lake Rotoiti...

With summer temperatures here to stay, it’s important to check recreational water is safe before taking the plunge. Toi Te Ora – Public...

Environment Bay of Plenty has carried out daily surveys of the waterways in the Eastern Bay of Plenty following the recent discovery of toxic...

Environment Bay of Plenty has carried out daily surveys of the waterways in the Easter Bay of Plenty following the recent discovery of toxic algae on...

Environment Bay of Plenty has established that potentially toxic algae are present in the Waimana River, extending into parts of the Whakatane River...

Water testing conducted this week by Environment Bay of Plenty confirms the pre-existing toxin produced by blue-green algae has spread to include the...

The Medical Officer of Health has issued a health warning advising against any recreational use of the Rangitaiki River from State Highway 30 at Te...

As National Foodsafe Week 2007 gets underway (November 12-19), the Foodsafe Partnership is reminding families that warmer temperatures mean bacteria...

Family Planning and Toi Te Ora - Public Health are working with Rotorua bars and a local condom vending machine company to help increase access to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Reporoa College and Kaingaroa Forest School have proven themselves to be ahead of the eight ball, leading the way in healthy eating and lifestyle...

Who can remember when the Government supplied free milk to all New Zealand primary schools? Remember the thick layer of cream, the cardboard tops...

A study to assess the microbiological quality of shellfish in estuaries begins this week. Medical Officer of Health Dr Phil Shoemack says recent...

A health warning has been issued to stop people gathering shellfish from Rangitaiki River Mouth to Lottin Point inclusive, due to high levels of...

Toi Te Ora – Public Health is working with Tauranga bars and a local condom vending machine company to help increase youth access to...

Friday is a day to raise community awareness and celebrate Otepou School becoming a “Kura Waiora” - a Health Promoting School. Otepou...

Rotorua’s first baby breastfeeding friendly cafes become accredited Soon local parents and caregivers of babies will be able to identify cafes...

Tauranga’s first baby breastfeeding friendly cafes become accredited Soon local parents and caregivers of babies will be able to identify cafes...

Whakatane's first baby breastfeeding friendly cafes become accredited Soon local parents and caregivers of babies will be able to identify cafes that...

Celebration 8 August 2007 - "The most women in synchronized breastfeeding around the world,” A sucking marathon planned for the world on...

“It can be a roller coaster that never stops for parents and caregivers living with teenagers.” This from Toi Te Ora – Public...

“It can be a roller coaster that never stops for parents and caregivers living with teenagers.” This from Toi Te Ora – Public...

Toi Te Ora – Public Health and Te Whare Hauora o Ngongotaha have joined forces to make July ‘Smokefree Homes and Cars’ month for...

The health warnings in place for Lakes Rotoehu and Okaro since earlier this year have been lifted. Medical Officer of Health, Dr Phil Shoemack, says...

Thursday 31 May celebrates the 21st birthday of World Smoke Free Day and to coincide with this event the Lakes Smoke Free Coalition Group have...

A public health warning advising people not to collect or consume shellfish between Maketu Estuary and Whakatane River Mouth has been lifted...

In response to local parents needs, and to celebrate the imminent launch of the ‘Parent Pack’, Toi Te Ora – Public Health in...

The discovery of a potentially disease-carrying mosquito (Asian Tiger mosquito) at the Port of Auckland has prompted Toi Te Ora – Public Health...

While water and milk are the preferred choice for children, a large number of parents and caregivers are supplying fizzy drinks, fruit juice and...

A health warning (Friday 26 January) advising people to avoid recreational use at Pilot Bay has been lifted. The results of routine water monitoring...

A small outbreak of gastroenteritis (a tummy upset often caused by norovirus) in Tauranga and the Western Bay has prompted a public health warning...

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