Articles for author: Te Whatu Ora
Health warning lifted for algal bloom in the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau-Uwha River above Waiau Bridge
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau-Uwha River above Waiau Bridge on 06 January 2025. Recent water testing at the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau-Uwha River above Waiau Bridge has shown the quantity of potentially toxic algae (benthic ...
Health warning lifted at Roto Kohatu Reserve at Lake Rua
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its health warning in Roto Kohatu Reserve at Lake Rua. Latest water testing results show faecal bacteria levels in Roto Kohatu Reserve at Lake Rua are now below guideline values and the health warning issued on 26 December 2024 has been removed with the water in ...
Health warning – Unsafe recreational water quality at South Bay and Peketā Beaches and Kahutara River upstream of SH1
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in samples taken from South Bay and Peketā Beaches and Kahutara River upstream of State Highway 1. Dr Claire Salter, Public Health Medicine Specialist for the National Public Health Service, says “rainfall in the area ...