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Nursing Class Of ’64 Revisits Waikato Hospital
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 3:41 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
A group from the nursing class of 1964 recently gathered at Waikato Hospital in Hamilton to celebrate their 60th reunion. They were greeted by Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Sue Hayward and toured the hospital to see how things had changed. ... More >>
Transforming The Waiting Experience At Day Of Surgery Admission
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 3:17 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Coming to hospital for surgery can be a daunting experience for any parent and their child. Waikato Hospital’s Day of Surgery Admission (DOSA) team have been working hard to make the experience more pleasant and relaxing for children. Thanks to the ... More >>
Pressure Eases At Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 10:53 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Jo Gibbs, Interim Group Director of Operations for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Canterbury: Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) is calmer this morning following an extremely busy day yesterday and last night. The total number ... More >>
Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department Under Significant Pressure
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 10:16 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) is currently experiencing high demand and is extremely busy. There is no single reason for high numbers of patients attending at present, but we are currently seeing patients with a range of complex ... More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Pareora River/Pureora At Pareora Huts
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 4:19 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Pareora River/Pureora at Pareora Huts. This was issued on 30 November 2023. Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Pareora River/Pureora at Pareora Huts has shown ... More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Waihao River At Gum Tree Flat Road (Don’s Hole)
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 3:44 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Pareora River/Pureora at Pareora Huts. This was issued on 30 November 2023. Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Pareora River/Pureora at Pareora Huts has ... More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Ashley River Above Rangiora-Loburn Bridge
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 9:18 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Ashley River above Rangiora-Loburn Bridge. This was issued on 20/12/2023. Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Ashley River above Rangiora-Loburn Bridge has shown ... More >>
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 >>