Tag: Environmental health

Environmental Group Takes on Regulator Over Roundup HerbicideA recent clash between an environmental group and the country's herbicides regulator has stirred controversy over the safety of the widely-used weedkiller Roundup and its active ingredient...

Algae Alert: Southern Rivers in PerilA recent surge in toxic algae sightings has put rivers in Southland on high alert. Environment Southland issued warnings after harmful algae was discovered in various water bodies across...

Canterbury Waterways Water Quality Safety Warning LiftedAfter recent water testing in Canterbury, health warnings for Lake Rua and a stretch of the North Canterbury Waiau-Uwha River have been lifted, allowing recreational use to safely...

Canterbury River Alert: Faecal Bacteria Poses Health RiskIn a concerning turn of events, Health New Zealand has issued a health warning advising individuals to steer clear of popular swimming spots along the Waimakariri River...

Health Warning Issued for Toxic Algal Bloom at Lake RotoitiHealth New Zealand has issued a health warning urging people to avoid contact with the water at Ōkawa Bay in Lake Rotoiti due to a...