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Dioxins

The health effects of dioxins have long been a contentious issue. The Ministry's involvement in dioxins is the health effects in the population, and whether adequate health care is available to those who may be suffering from the effects of dioxins exposure.

More information on dioxins, including health effects and guidance is provided in this section.

Former sawmill workers exposed to PCP

Special support service for former sawmill workers and doctors

 

In this section

  • Dioxins factsheet
    This factsheet provides information about a range of topics relating to dioxins and health in New Zealand. Read more
  • Serum dioxin study in Paritutu
    Because of concerns by residents that illnesses might be due to dioxin exposures from the former Ivon Watkins-Dow plant in New Plymouth, the Ministry proposed a serum dioxins study of selected residents who live or did live at Paritutu, the nearest suburb to the plant. Read more
  • Breast milk survey
    This survey is the third of three consecutive breast milk surveys aiming to measure individual breast milk levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in New Zealand first time mothers aged 20 to 30. Read more
  • Health effects of dioxins
    The following studies have been carried out as a consequence of the longstanding community concern over the possibility of health effects on the local population from 2.4.5-T manufacture in Paritutu, New Plymouth. Read more
  • Dioxins advice to medical practitioners
    The health effects of dioxins, dioxin exposure in New Zealand, and the health support services for dioxin exposed people. Read more
  • Dioxins health support services
    The Ministry has implemented two dioxins health support services - a service for former sawmill workers exposed to PCP, and another service for people who were exposed to dioxin from the former Ivon Watkins Dow factory in Paritutu, New Plymouth. Read more
  • Dioxins questions and answers
    Answers to questions about dioxins, including on the effects of dioxin exposure and the health support service for dioxin-exposed people. Read more
  • Other key agencies involved with dioxins
    Other key agencies involved with dioxins, including workplace exposure, contaminated places, and Vietnam Veterans. Read more
  • Organochlorides Technical Advisory Group
    The Ministry has established an Organochlorines Technical Advisory Group to provide high quality, scientific and technical advice on public health issues arising from exposures and effects of organochlorines in New Zealand. Read more

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Page last updated: 14 February 2011