Health warning removed for algal bloom in Pegasus Lake

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Pegasus Lake.

Rotting algae blamed for Waipu estuary lagoon eel, fish deaths - council

The mass deaths of large numbers of eels, fish and other aquatic life in a Northland lagoon have been linked to unpleasant, but naturally-occurring, red algal blooms which have once again been plaguing the Waipu Cove and Bream Bay areas over summer.

Permanent swimming ban lifted for Lake Tutira

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has lifted the permanent swimming ban for Lake TÅ«tira.

Regional Council water quality scientist Andy Hicks says this is an exciting milesone for the lake.

Health Warning: Algal bloom in Waimakariri River at Thompsons Road (The Willows)

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Waimakariri River at Thompsons Road (The Willows).

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

Algal bloom in Lake Pegasus - 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 Lake Pegasus.

Algal bloom in Hakatere / Ashburton River at Boundary Road and Hapua

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Hakatere/Ashburton River at Boundary Road and at the hapua (river mouth).

Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Pegasus

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Lake Pegasus on the 30th November 2020.

Toxic algae blooms in the Ruamahanga and Kapiti Coast catchments - Council

Greater Wellington is urging the community to check for LAWA website warnings and alerts, following the emergence of toxic algal blooms in several rivers in both the Ruamahanga and Kapiti Coast catchments.

Health Warning - Algal bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at SH1

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Hakatere/Ashburton River at SH1.

The warning follows the finding of exposed and detaching mats of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Hakatere/Ashburton River at SH1.

Health warning removed for algal bloom at Chamberlains Ford - CDHB

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford. The warning was issued on 23 December 2020.