Public Health Alert: Elevated number of typhus fever infections reported Posted on July 16, 2024 The Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) is reporting an elevated number of typhus fever cases in the city compared to other years (as of May). Health officials are encouraging community members to take action to prevent future infections. Typhus fever is a disease spread to humans by infected fleas and can cause symptoms like high … Read More from Public Health Alert: Elevated number of typhus fever infections reported
Hunt for rogue rat steps up on Motutapu Posted on July 16, 2024 The joint Department of Conservation and Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki response began when a DOC ranger spotted a rat on the island in late April. Based on camera footage, only one rat is suspected to be present, although there could potentially be more. Additional tracking tunnels, cameras, and conservation dogs have been deployed, alongside a … Read More from Hunt for rogue rat steps up on Motutapu
Party for predator-free island that provided a haven for kākāpō recovery Posted on July 16, 2024 One of New Zealand’s greatest conservation successes is being celebrated, 25 years after Whenua Hou/Codfish Island became predator free. The island, near Rakiura/Stewart Island, is best known as the home of the Department of Conservation’s Kākāpō Recovery programme. Whenua Hou Komiti member Shona Sangster said the island’s role in biodiversity progress and saving taonga species … Read More from Party for predator-free island that provided a haven for kākāpō recovery
