Dog Owners - Look Out for Black Mat Algae
Dog owners are urged to keep an eye out for black mat algae when walking dogs along rivers with stony beds, especially the Tukituki and Waipawa rivers.
Black mat algae, called Phormidium, occurs naturally in many Hawke’s Bay’s rivers and is not linked to poor water quality. However, it has the potential to cause serious illness in people and dogs as it can release toxins into the water.
“At the moment there’s an added risk to dogs because river levels are low. Dogs are attracted to the musty odor of the exposed or detached toxic mats that have washed ashore and dried, and may eat them,” says Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Water Quality and Ecology Scientist Dr Gary Rushworth.
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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79.4% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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20.6% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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