Health warning - algal bloom in Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere - CDHB

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Te Waihora (Lake Ellesmere).

Majority support cutting synthetic nitrogen fertiliser - Greenpeace

A Greenpeace commissioned poll released today shows that twice as many New Zealanders support a phase out of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser than oppose it.

Algal Bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge

Our Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Rakahuri/Ashley River at the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge.

Natural causes behind some Northland waterway ‘pollution’

Natural causes - not pollution - are being blamed for smelly, discoloured waterways that prompt an annual rash of summer complaints to the Northland Regional Council. 

Health warning lifted for Lake Ohakuri - Toi Te Ora Public Health

The health warning issued in November for Lake Ohakuri has now been lifted by the local Medical Officer of Health.

Results of water testing by Waikato Regional Council confirm that the algal bloom has subsided in the lake.

Health warning issued for Okawa Bay at Lake Rotoiti

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 bloom throughout this area of the lake.

Health Warning - Algal bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford.

The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford.

Health warning issued after algal bloom in Kaiapoi River, Silverstream

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Kaiapoi River between Ohoka Road and Hayson Drive

The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Kaiapoi River.

Health warning issued after algal bloom found in Pegasus Lake - Canterbury DHB

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health Unit has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Pegasus Lake.

Potentially toxic algal bloom in Wainono Lagoon

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Wainono Lagoon.