GuidanceRisk assessmentEnvironmental healthPublic health
10 Jun 2025
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora,
This document provides an assessment of the potential public health impacts of venomous spiders (primarily Latrodectus taxa) in table grapes imported to New Zealand.
This document explains what electric and magnetic fields are, identifies some of their sources (eg, powerlines), and discusses their potential health effects.
The guidelines describe the hazards from Legionella, support the management of potential sources of Legionella, and the reporting and investigation of cases of legionellosis.
Advice on reducing the spread of infectious diseases, and risks related to sanitation, weather, food, alcohol, drugs and injury that event organisers should consider and prepare for.
Commissioned reportEvaluation and reviewReportChildren and young peopleEnvironmental healthMāori healthPacific healthPopulations
29 Nov 2024
University of Otago,
The report highlights that the Healthy Homes Initiative has had a significant impact for over 200,000 referred whānau members including children, resulting in fewer hospital visits and trips to the GP.
The guidelines provide information about the risks from algae and cyanobacteria and guide public health officers who may be investigating suspected cases or outbreaks.