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Taranaki B4 School Programme Exceeds Targets
Thursday, 9 February 2023, 2:36 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is praising Taranaki’s B4 School health check programme for children after its significant performance turnaround. Coordinated by Te Whatu Ora in Taranaki, Tui Ora, the Public Health Nurse team and Ngāti Ruanui, ... More >>
Warkworth Community Comes To Aid Of Patient Transport Shuttle
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 9:06 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Whatu Ora praises the kindness of the Warkworth community for coming to the aid of a patient transport shuttle stranded between floodwaters and landslips last Friday. The shuttle’s driver Jeanette Schurgers and nine passengers who had attended specialist ... More >>
Canterbury Set To Sizzle Heading Into The Long Weekend
Wednesday, 1 February 2023, 1:33 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health is reminding Cantabrians to keep cool and hydrated as temperatures are set to sizzle across the region for several days in a row. Hot weather is forecast for Canterbury with temperatures predicted to be ... More >>
Sustainability Award First For Te Whatu Ora Hospital Development
Tuesday, 31 January 2023, 12:51 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
The New East Wing Building (NEWB) at Taranaki Base Hospital has been awarded a 5 Green Star Design and As-Built NZ v1.0 certified Design Review rating by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) – the first public health building to receive ... More >>
Here Comes The Heat
Wednesday, 25 January 2023, 2:27 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health is urging Cantabrians to keep cool and hydrated during what looks set to be a stretch of scorching temperatures hitting the region this week. Hot weather is forecast for Christchurch with temperatures ... More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Rakahuri/Ashley River At SH1
Tuesday, 24 January 2023, 11:18 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for the Rakahuri/Ashley River at SH1. The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Rakahuri/Ashley River at SH1 with exposed and ... More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Cass Bay
Tuesday, 10 January 2023, 3:53 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning for Cass Bay Latest water testing results show faecal bacteria levels at Cass Bay are now below health guidelines and the health warning issued on 30 December 2022 has ... More >>
All Fun And No Germs In The Pool This Summer
Thursday, 22 December 2022, 2:11 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Mana Ora l Community and Public Health are urging swimmers to do their bit to stop bugs and infections from getting into pools. Did you know germs can spread through the water in pools and spas and cause swimming-related illnesses? Swimming pools ... More >>
Mental Health Matters: How To Recharge These Summer Holidays
Wednesday, 21 December 2022, 1:50 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
2022 was a turbulent year for Aotearoa - and the world. The swift spread of Omicron and economic shock of inflation are global events, to name a few, that have undoubtedly caused stress and anxiety for many. As we approach the end of the year, how can you ... More >>
People Asked To Urgently Return Any Items Of Medical Equipment They Have Borrowed
Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 2:44 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Whatu Ora in Waitaha is asking people to urgently return any items of medical equipment they have borrowed but no longer need, before the holiday break. “Anyone who borrowed equipment and has forgotten to return it – no matter how long ago ... More >>
Perfect Test Results From Taranaki Tobacco And Vape Retailers During Te Whatu Ora Operation
Friday, 16 December 2022, 11:14 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Whatu Ora public health staff are thrilled with the results of recent controlled purchase operations (CPOs) which resulted in 100% compliance from local retailers. The operation tested whether Taranaki tobacco and vape retailers were complying with ... More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Waikirikiri Selwyn River At Whitecliffs Domain
Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 4:34 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Domain. The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Waikirikiri Selwyn ... More >>
Two Cases Of Meningococcal In New Plymouth - Rapid Detection Key To Saving Lives
Friday, 2 December 2022, 12:13 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Dr Neil de Wet, Te Whatu Ora National Public Health Service medical officer of health for Taranaki is reminding the public and health professionals in Taranaki to be aware of this disease and its symptoms. "Both cases were under five years old and ... More >>
Tupuna Services To Cease And Sights Set On New Ways Of Working To Support Tāngata Whaiora
Friday, 2 December 2022, 11:37 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Dr Greg Hamilton, Canterbury General Manager Specialist Mental Health Service, Te Whatu Ora: Following an extensive consultation process where feedback was received from 47 submitters, a decision has been made to close the small Tupuna Unit on the ... More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Waikirikiri Selwyn River At Glentunnel
Wednesday, 16 November 2022, 1:03 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri Selwyn River at Glentunnel. The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Waikirikiri Selwyn River at ... More >>
Surge In Visits To Online Wellbeing Directory Coincides With A Near Doubling Of Its Wellbeing Provider Listings
Monday, 14 November 2022, 3:52 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Northland’s Hauora Kotahitanga Wellbeing Directory has seen an upswing in website visits coinciding with its wellbeing provider listings nearly doubling in the past two months. The Hauora Kotahitanga Wellbeing Directory was initially developed during ... More >>
Beating The Bite – Stop Mosquitoes From Breeding
Monday, 14 November 2022, 11:32 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
As the warm, humid summer season quickly approaches, Northlanders may be visited by the ever-annoying mosquito while gathering around the BBQ. To ensure these pests aren’t invited, you can take simple precautions to prevent them from setting up ... More >>
Power To Protect: Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Programme
Friday, 11 November 2022, 10:54 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Abusive Head Trauma (also known as Shaken Baby Syndrome) is 100% preventable, the best prevention is education. This is the message from Sheila Fowlie, national coordinator of the Power to Protect (formerly shaken baby – never shake a baby) workshop. Five ... More >>
Dental Therapists Notch-up 75 Years’ Service Between Them Years On The Job
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 12:36 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
3 November 2022 Dental Therapists Kirsty Daly and Debbie Papuni have treated thousands of Hawke’s Bay children during their careers and each smile they receive is equally special. Between them, the pair have notched up 75 years of experience, with Kirsty ... More >>
Public Health Advisory – Smoke From The Fire Near Woodend/Pegasus Town
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 12:09 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Mana Ora Community and Public Health, part of Te Whatu Ora National Public Health has the following public health advice in relation to smoke from the fire located near Woodend beach/Pegasus Town, which presents a moderate risk to health: Air around ... More >>
