Health officials urge Kiwis to beware of bacteria in potting mix and compost
With 108 cases of the disease already confirmed across the country this year, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is urging gardeners to take care.
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Wastewater overflows at some beaches in Te Tai Tokerau
The Te Tai Tokerau power outage may impact wastewater pump stations, leading to the overflow of sewage into the sea.
2 February 2024 - Fire Near Dargaville Causing Smoke Exposure
Residents of Dargaville are advised to be aware of smoke and ash in the area due to a vegetation fire west of the township.
11 Nov 2023 - Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) - Cape Karikari north to Kokota
New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from the Northland east coast because of paralytic shellfish toxins.
Northlanders advised to avoid flood waters, streams, rivers and harbour water
People in Northland are asked to stay out of waterways and flood waters.
15 Feb 2023 - Public Health Advisory - Avoid flood waters, stream, river and harbour water
Te Whatu Ora Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ankush Mittal, has issued a community advisory warning in Northland asking people to stay out of flood waters.
10 February 2023 - Public health warning against collecting shellfish from the entire Kaipara Harbour area
The Ministry for Primary Industries today issued a public health warning against collecting shellfish from the entire Kaipara Harbour area.
2 February 2023 - Public Health Advisory Update - Mosquito Risk
Mosquito Risk in Wet and Warm Weather
1 February 2023 - Public Health Advisory Update - Avoid flood waters, stream, river and harbour water
Although the State of Emergency has now been lifted in Northland, we are asking people to remain vigilant around waterways, flood waters and all harbours.
31 Jan 2023 - Public Health Advisory - Avoid flood waters, stream, river and harbour water
Te Whatu Ora Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ankush Mittal, has issued a community advisory warning in Northland asking people to stay out of flood waters.
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