Strong winds in Canterbury are increasing the fire danger and are expected to last for another 12 to 18 hours. We are asking anyone with a fire permit in Canterbury to hold off burning until conditions ease.
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Public Health Advice following Papakura Fire
There are a number of simple steps you can do to improve air quality in your home or office and reduce the risk of pollutants from the smoke, dust or soot impacting your and others’ health. Read more.

Aspiring Athletes wanted in Northland
If you are an aspiring athlete (or know of any) between 16 – 20 yrs you may be eligible for a Kauri Club Scholarship. Read more.

Increase in Legionellosis Infections across Northland
Public Health Northland has identified a small outbreak of legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 associated with a contaminated spa pool at a hotel in Paihia. Read more

Water restrictions introduced
Hamilton and Waipa are under Water Alert Level One restrictions from Thursday 17 December 2020. Read more

Recent boat strikes are cause of concern in Hauraki Gulf
DOC is urging boaties to give animals plenty of space and always ‘watch where you are going’. The call comes after a dead black sea turtle (a subspecies of green turtle) was found washed ashore on Whangaparaoa beach north of Auckland with four deep cuts from a propeller in its shell. A necropsy was completed by the Auckland Zoo.
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