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Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Ashburton River/Hakatere SH1
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 9:17 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Ashburton River/Hakatere SH1. People should avoid the area and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near the water ... More >>
Starship Launches Culturally Responsive Team, Ringa Atawhai, To Help Transform Healthcare Experiences
Wednesday, 28 February 2024, 7:34 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Starship launches culturally responsive team, Ringa Atawhai, to help transform healthcare experiences of mokopuna and whānau In a first for Starship, the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) will be home to a dedicated culturally responsive multi-disciplinary ... More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Selwyn River At The Upper Huts
Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 9:02 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Selwyn River at the Upper Huts. The health warning was issued on 17 January 2024 and is lifted as of 26 February 2024. Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Selwyn ... More >>
Smoke From Fire At Worsleys Road Near Cracroft, Christchurch – Public Health Warning
Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 4:31 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Whatu Ora has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire located near Cracroft, Christchurch. Air around this location is smoky and there is potential that people who are sensitive to smoke – such as those with heart or lung conditions, ... More >>
One Year On, Hawke’s Bay’s Recovery Efforts Continue
Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 2:02 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
On the one-year anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle, we’re taking time to pause and reflect on the effect it continues to have on our communities, says Health New Zealand -Te Whatu Ora Hawke’s Bay Acting Group Director of Operations Paula Jones. “For ... More >>
Stay Cool This Waitangi Day Cantabrians
Saturday, 3 February 2024, 2:40 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Cantabrians away on a long weekend and celebrating Waitangi Day are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during the anticipated spell of soaring temperatures expected to sweep through the region. Hot weather is forecast for Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 February ... More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Saltwater Creek/ Ōtipua, Timaru
Friday, 2 February 2024, 3:43 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Saltwater Creek/ Ōtipua at both the SH1 bridge and the monitoring site at Saltwater Creek - rowing club. People should ... More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Te Roto O Wairewa - Lake Forsyth
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 3:57 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Te Roto o Wairewa - Lake Forsyth. People should avoid the lake and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near ... More >>
Over $2m Of Health Funding For Hawke’s Bay As Anniversary Looms
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 9:19 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui has launched a $2m hauora and wellbeing package, including seven free counselling sessions and online doctor consults for Hawke’s Bay residents affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. We’re supporting people with a comprehensive package, ... More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Temuka River At SH1 Bridge
Tuesday, 23 January 2024, 12:50 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for Temuka River at SH1 Bridge. The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Temuka River. People should avoid the area and animals, particularly dogs, ... More >>
Continued Support For Cyclone Affected Communities
Tuesday, 23 January 2024, 11:28 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Almost a million dollars of funding has been allocated by Te Whatu Ora and the Regional Public Service Commission to support the health and wellbeing of Hawke’s Bay communities recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle. The partnership between the two organisations ... More >>
South Canterbury’s Mental Health And Addiction Care Users’ Feedback Wanted
Monday, 22 January 2024, 11:21 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
No matter the experience of the people who’ve reached out or received support for any mental health or addiction service across South Canterbury, Te Whatu Ora wants to hear about it through its new survey. The Kahanui Wellbeing Project has ... More >>
Smoke From Fire At North Canterbury Locations – Public Health Warning
Friday, 19 January 2024, 4:12 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Whatu Ora has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fires located on Racecourse Road in Amberley and on Loburn Whiterock Road near Loburn. Air around these locations is smoky and there is potential that people who are sensitive to ... More >>
Slip, Slop, Slap And Wrap Cantabrians!
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 3:59 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Cantabrians are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during what looks set to be a stretch of scorching temperatures hitting the region. Hot weather is forecast for Friday 19 January and Saturday 20 January with temperatures predicted to get to a ... More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Waikirikiri-Selwyn River At The Upper Huts
Wednesday, 17 January 2024, 5:10 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at the Upper Huts The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River People should avoid the area ... More >>
The Heat Is Coming For South Canterbury!
Tuesday, 9 January 2024, 12:33 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
South Cantabrians are being urged 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 this week with temperatures predicted to get to a maximum of 26 degrees ... More >>
Watch Out For The Heat Cantabrians!
Tuesday, 9 January 2024, 9:47 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Cantabrians are being urged 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 Thursday 11 January with temperatures predicted to get to a maximum ... More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Hood
Friday, 5 January 2024, 7:29 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Lake Hood. People should avoid the lake and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near ... More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Domain
Friday, 5 January 2024, 4:26 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Domain. The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River. ... More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Opihi River At Saleyards Bridge
Thursday, 4 January 2024, 2:02 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for Opihi River at Saleyards Bridge. The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Opihi River. People should avoid ... More >>