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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 >>
Serving Up A Festive Treat For Canterbury Patients
Friday, 22 December 2023, 12:01 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
If you thought planning and cooking a Christmas meal for the whānau was a big undertaking, spare a thought for Te Whatu Ora’s Canterbury WellFood team who are busy prepping for the more than 1000 Christmas meals they’ll be plating up for patients who find ... More >>
Go Well This Summer Cantabrians
Thursday, 21 December 2023, 2:53 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Now that summer’s here, it’s important to be prepared and understand how COVID- 19 and other illnesses might affect your holiday break. “We want you to have a safe summer this year,” says Becky Hickmott, Waitaha Senior Responsible Officer ... More >>
Contractor In Place To Build Replacement Mental Health Unit At Waikato Hospital
Thursday, 21 December 2023, 12:15 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand has appointed Naylor Love as the contractor to build the replacement Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Facility at Waiora Waikato Hospital. The current Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre is no longer considered suitable. ... More >>
Algal Bloom In Rakahuri | Ashley River At Rangiora-Loburn Bridge
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 3:34 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for Rakahuri | Ashley River at Rangiora-Loburn Bridge. The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Rakahuri | Ashley ... More >>
Wall Of Hope Unveiled At Waikato Hospital: Stories Of Courage And Inspiration
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 3:59 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
The Wall of Hope, an exhibit featuring framed photos and stories has been unveiled outside Waikato Hospital’s Critical Care Unit – sharing incredible stories of people who had a journey of recovery from serious illness or trauma requiring hospital ... More >>
The Heat Is On For Canterbury!
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 12:55 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 this week. Hot weather is forecast for Wednesday 20 December with temperatures predicted to get to a maximum ... More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom In Waihao River At Gum Tree Road (Don’s Hole)
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 3:46 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for Waihao River at Gum Tree Road (Don’s Hole). The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Waihao River. People ... More >>
Stained Cell Structures Create Art For Clinic Waiting Room
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 10:51 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Across the new artworks lining the halls of Waikato Hospital’s Dermatology Clinic, the concept of beauty goes beyond skin deep. Staff have chosen vibrant microscopic images of skin and tissue samples to be made into artwork. The bright colours are ... More >>
Older Kiwis Urged To Get COVID-19 Boosters
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 11:26 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
As Kiwis prepare for Christmas, public health officials are recommending that people who are more likely to experience severe COVID-19, such as Māori and Pacific people aged 50 and over, as well as everyone aged 65 and older, get a booster vaccine before ... More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom In The South Bank Tributary Of The Waiau/Uwha River Above The Waiau Bridge
Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 6:01 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau /Uwha River above the Waiau Bridge. The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in a tributary of the Waiau/Uwha ... More >>
Don’t Be A Fool, Get Your Meds Now So You Can Stay Cool
Monday, 11 December 2023, 10:11 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
It’s almost time to pack the bags for the summer roadie, which means you need to get any essential medication and healthcare now, says Health Hawke’s Bay Clinical Director Primary Care Brendan Duck. There are two reasons people must sort any prescription ... More >>
Health Warning – Algal Bloom In The Waikirikiri-Selwyn River At Glentunnel
Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 2:02 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 Glentunnel The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel ... More >>
