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Toxic algae have been found lingering near the surface at five sites, including Five Mile Bay, Lake Terrace beach, Kinloch Beach, Whakaipo Bay and Acacia Bay.
Skin rashes, stomach upsets and respiratory symptoms such as triggering of asthmatic attacks can result from contact with the algae. … View moreToxic algae have been found lingering near the surface at five sites, including Five Mile Bay, Lake Terrace beach, Kinloch Beach, Whakaipo Bay and Acacia Bay.
Skin rashes, stomach upsets and respiratory symptoms such as triggering of asthmatic attacks can result from contact with the algae. Ingesting the algae can cause numbness and weakness.
Ironman has cancelled the swim leg of their 70.3 race on Saturday to protect athletes' health.
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Hi neighbors, I am pleased to be your neighbourly lead for Acacia Bay. We have just moved to the area from Auckland but we previously had a holiday home in Waipahihi. I was the lead in that area in 2015/16 so I think I know the ropes and if I can be of any assistance, please let me know. We are the… View moreHi neighbors, I am pleased to be your neighbourly lead for Acacia Bay. We have just moved to the area from Auckland but we previously had a holiday home in Waipahihi. I was the lead in that area in 2015/16 so I think I know the ropes and if I can be of any assistance, please let me know. We are the new place at 3 Isobel. Question, how are the fish and chips from the takeaway in Acacia Bay!
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The health warning issued last week for parts of Lake Taupo has now been lifted by the Medical Officer of Health.
Observation and water testing by Waikato Regional Council and Taupō District Council confirm that the algal bloom has dispersed in the affected areas of the lake for the time being.… View moreThe health warning issued last week for parts of Lake Taupo has now been lifted by the Medical Officer of Health.
Observation and water testing by Waikato Regional Council and Taupō District Council confirm that the algal bloom has dispersed in the affected areas of the lake for the time being. Gene testing of samples collected last Friday indicates the algae was not producing toxin then.
The Medical Officer of Health, Dr Jim Miller, advises caution when enjoying any lake or river this summer. "The current warm conditions may encourage algae growth, so it is always safest to check the water before you get in. Look before you leap; if the water looks discoloured, smells unusual, if there is scum on the surface, or the water has green or brown particles suspended in it - then it is best to avoid contact with the water and swim or play somewhere else."
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Taupō holidaymakers are heading straight to the water now that health warnings have been lifted. Th…
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NIWA is fast-tracking analysis of samples collected from potentially toxic algae-affected sites at Lake Taupo, with results expected on Friday.
Waikato Regional Council staff returned to Hamilton this afternoon with the samples they began collecting at first light today, after choppy water … View moreNIWA is fast-tracking analysis of samples collected from potentially toxic algae-affected sites at Lake Taupo, with results expected on Friday.
Waikato Regional Council staff returned to Hamilton this afternoon with the samples they began collecting at first light today, after choppy water hampered yesterday's efforts.
The samples are being tested by NIWA to determine if there is a risk to humans and animals.
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Taupo vets says they've had just one report of a dog affected by swimming in the algae. The dog had a rash, but recovered fine.
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>> Has your dog had any rashes?
>> How long did they take to heal?
Write NFP if you don't want your comment and … View moreTaupo vets says they've had just one report of a dog affected by swimming in the algae. The dog had a rash, but recovered fine.
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>> Has your dog had any rashes?
>> How long did they take to heal?
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Anamata CAFE will be closing at 1pm Friday 22 December and re-open @ 12pm Monday 8 January
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My partner and I have just finished sprucing up our garden and also re-building an old woodshed so have ended up with a small pile of old pieces of wood and tree branches to be taken to the tip....need the ute for that. We are also wanting to pick up garden pebbles which the garden centre will give… View moreMy partner and I have just finished sprucing up our garden and also re-building an old woodshed so have ended up with a small pile of old pieces of wood and tree branches to be taken to the tip....need the ute for that. We are also wanting to pick up garden pebbles which the garden centre will give us a free trailer for....which is why we need a ute with a towbar. Pls can you get in touch asap if you are happy to hire us your ute with a towbar for approximately 3 hours any day in the near future (weekend / weekday, whatever suits you) between 10am and 4pm? We are based in Nukuhau. Pls txt my partner's phone 021 186 5129 with the hire charges.
Cheers,
Tina
13 December 2017
Samples have been collected from Acacia Bay for testing for toxin-producing algae species, but weather has hampered monitoring work at other sites at Lake Taupo today.
Choppy water at five of six sites prevented Waikato Regional Council staff, with the assistance of Taupō… View more13 December 2017
Samples have been collected from Acacia Bay for testing for toxin-producing algae species, but weather has hampered monitoring work at other sites at Lake Taupo today.
Choppy water at five of six sites prevented Waikato Regional Council staff, with the assistance of Taupō District Council, from collecting viable samples.
However, some of the regional council's environmental monitoring team will base themselves in Taupō tonight to enable them to carry out further sampling at first light, if the weather is favourable. If not, council staff will collect samples at the first available opportunity, or on Friday as scheduled, as we understand the urgency of these results to the Taupō community.
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