Regular shellfish monitoring along the coast has seen Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) levels fall along the eastern Coromandel Peninsula.
Toi Te Ora Public Health Service medical officer of health Dr Jim Miller said there was now now PSP concern from Waihi Beach northwards.
"However, the current warning remains in place from Waihi Beach to Whakatane Heads."
Dr Miller said the warning remained against gathering or eating shellfish from Waihi Beach, along the Bay of Plenty coast including Tauranga Harbour, Maketu and Waihi estuaries, Matakana and Motiti Islands, and all other islands along this coastline.
Shellfish containing toxic levels of paralytic shellfish poison don't look or taste any different from shellfish that are safe to eat. Cooking or freezing the shellfish does not remove the toxin. Paua, crayfish and crabs can still be taken but as always, the gut should be removed before cooking or eating.