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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 >>
Fines Issued For Seven Christchurch Vaping Retailers
Monday, 31 October 2022, 11:34 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Seven Canterbury vape retailers have been fined after failing controlled purchase operations (CPO) in August and October. This is despite public health staff visiting the retailers prior to the CPO to ensure they were aware of their legal obligations. ... More >>
Te Whatu Ora Issues Warning To Taranaki Vape Retailers
Tuesday, 25 October 2022, 2:05 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Public health staff in Taranaki are urging retailers to comply with vaping regulations after five premises were caught selling vaping products to minors. In September Te Whatu Ora National Public Health Service Taranaki ran controlled purchase operations ... More >>
Buller Health’s 24/7 Acute Care Services To Operate At Reduced Capacity During Labour Weekend
Friday, 21 October 2022, 1:00 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Urgent patient stabilisation and observation services provided by Buller Health’s Foote Ward team will be provided at a reduced capacity from 11pm Friday 21 October 2022 to 7 am Tuesday 25 October 2022. For Labour Weekend, the following temporary ... More >>
Healthcare Information For Labour Weekend In Canterbury
Thursday, 20 October 2022, 1:49 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
With the long weekend in our sights, Cantabrians are being encouraged to be prepared for their health care needs over Labour Weekend. Demand remains high for urgent and afterhours care across all our facilities in Canterbury including Christchurch Hospital’s ... More >>
Locally Improved App And Website Offer Free And Easy Way To Age Better
Monday, 17 October 2022, 9:21 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
An updated app and website are being launched to help people stay stronger for longer and add life to their years. The free and easy to use digital service, called LifeCurve™, helps older adults stay active and independent and is based on international research ... More >>
Little Eyes Light Up At New Children’s Ward Playground
Thursday, 13 October 2022, 5:10 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Gisborne Hospital’s youngest visitors can now enjoy a brand new playground thanks to the generosity of the Tairāwhiti community and the dedication of staff. An event was held today at Whetu Ao Rawhiti Planet Sunshine children’s ward to acknowledge ... More >>
