Please wear a mask when using potting soil or compost

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Health

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07 October 2026

As spring arrives, more people are tending to their gardens or flowerpots. Health NZ has advised **wearing a mask and gloves when using Potting Mix or Compost.** Over the past year, **152 cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been confirmed in New Zealand, with 135 of them requiring hospitalization.** In the Northern region, including Auckland and Northland, 49 people were infected, 46 of whom were hospitalized. # Why can potting soil make you sick? Potting Mix or Compost may contain **bacteria c…

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