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Environmental Microbiological Risk Assessment and Management (EMRAM) Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins Review

Please note: As of 1 July 2025, the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science) is the new name for the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR). Research and reports published prior to this date may reference the organisation’s former name.

Summary

This report was prepared for the Ministry of Health to continue cyanobacteria/cyanotoxin reporting from 2009-2010 as part of the Water National Reporting Service Description.

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