People are continuing to eat shellfish from the Bay of Plenty coast despite poison warnings being in place, according to the region's medical officer of health.
In the 24 hours to yesterday reports of six people suffering from toxic shellfish poisoning had been received by the Bay of Plenty medical officer of health.
Each person affected had eaten shellfish collected from the coastline which had a current health warning.
Dr Jim Miller, medical officer of health, wanted to remind the public the heath warning was still in place.
"I've had reports that people have been continuing to eat shellfish and have felt unwell after doing so. The toxins can make people very ill and I strongly advise not collecting or consuming shellfish from any part of the affected area," Dr Miller said.