Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 30 October 2023

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Last week a blessing was held to celebrate the refurbishment of the Child, Adolescent and Family (CAF) Mental Health Services Community and Outreach facility based on the Ashburton campus. The facility provides an invaluable service to the broader Ashburton community.

Also, in this edition, you can read about Christchurch Hospital Anaesthetist Christian Brett, who has turned his interest in technology into a time-saving app to help clinicians manage their continuing professional development. There are some tips to keep yourself safe this Cyber Smart Week and a reminder about good dental care and hygiene in time for Halloween.

The general knowledge quiz is set at ‘difficult' this week, and if you're a beach-lover, this edition's akoranga reo Māori is all about the sea.

 

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A poropororaki (formal farewell) will take place for the Lincoln Maternity Hospital on 11 November. The hospital served the region for 95 years until services transferred to the new Selwyn Health Hub's Oromairaki Maternity Unit in 2022.

We meet some Filipino kaimahi (staff) celebrating their culture and love of music in their choir, Musika Flipinas Aotearoa, and Burwood Hospital farewells popular receptionist Joyce White after a 38 year career.

Also, in this edition, we learn about the year-long Enhancing Leadership Programme that has just marked its 11th anniversary. Many of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha's leaders developed their skills through this programme. We get to meet our extraordinary Infection Prevention and Control Service team, and learn about what they do; and test our general knowledge with this week's medium difficulty quiz.

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We celebrated Allied Health, Scientific and Technical Professionals Day with an awards ceremony last Thursday that recognised members of this large and vitally important group of health workers.

There are other significant days and events this week. These include International Healthcare Assistants Day, Recycling Week, the annual ShakeOut earthquake and tsunami drill, Niue Language Week, International Pronouns Day, and World Menopause Awareness Day.

Also, in this edition, we get an update on some construction projects. Kurawaka Waipapa, the new central city birthing unit, is progressing at pace, and two enormous cranes are now in place on the site of the new Waipapa Tower C. There is also an enhancement project underway in four wards in the Parkside Building to improve the privacy and comfort of patients.

We have a general knowledge quiz to test your grey matter this week. It should be reasonably easy, so give it a go!

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Voting is underway in the 2023 General Election. Patients, staff and visitors can vote on the Christchurch campus at the Great Escape Café and in the lobby of Burwood Hospital.

With measles exposure confirmed across multiple sites, including a domestic flight, it's a good time to check that we are immunised.

Also, in this edition, we celebrate the 30 year career of a cat-loving nurse and mark 50 years of hyperbaric medicine in Canterbury. We're introducing a new segment – Tūtaki mai ki te kapa – Meet the team. First up is the National Endoscopy Quality Improvement Programme (NEQIP) team.

This week's akoranga reo Māori is all about he moni (money), and your quiz this week tests your knowledge of movies about World War II.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there are several events happening to allow people to actively participate in raising awareness and funds.

A recent conference in Christchurch celebrated New Zealand's social workers who were able to learn from and network with colleagues from around the motu. Also, in this edition, we meet the artist behind the spectacular Kauawhi sculpture currently on display at The Bridge of Remembrance. The piece will be gifted to Kahurangi, the new Child, Adolescent and Family mental health outpatient facility on the Hillmorton campus.

The Physiology group in the Christchurch Hospital Intensive Care Unit has been working hard to transform the way critically unwell and injured patients are moved around the hospital. The next generation of transport trolleys have made moving these patients safer and easier.

You can test your knowledge of the king of rock ‘n' roll, Elvis Presley, in this week's quiz.

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Mental Health Awareness Week reminds us that we all go through ups and downs in life, and that's okay. This year's theme is ‘Five Ways, Five Days', providing tools to help us cope when things become difficult or overwhelming.

There are two stories out of Ashburton this week. The Elizabeth Street Day Centre, which provides activities, care and socialisation for vulnerable seniors, had a cute canine visitor last week, and the Ashburton Hospital cooks are producing delicious meals faster and more efficiently thanks to new state-of-the-art kitchen equipment.

Also, in this edition, we celebrate the work of our speech language therapists, mark Chinese Language Week and World Alzheimer's day. We share some more spring images, and the quiz tests your knowledge of the cult classic movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

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It's Te Wiki o te reo Māori – Māori Language Week. We are celebrating the indigenous language of Aotearoa New Zealand with a series of events, akoranga (lessons), competitions and gatherings for kaimahi (staff) this week.

Also, in this edition, we meet a specialist paediatric dentist getting out into the community to educate young children about dental health. After more than 30 years, the primary cervical screening test is changing from a pap smear to a human papillomavirus (HPV) test, which can be self-administered. This is expected to increase testing numbers, and contribute to a reduction in cervical cancer cases in New Zealand.

We share more images of spring in this week's pānui and draw attention to World Sepsis Day (13 September), Blue September (for prostate cancer) and Safe Mobility September.

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The move into the new Hillmorton facilities is underway, with staff and consumers from The Princess Margaret Hospital relocating today and tomorrow. We share some fantastic images.

Te Mana Ora (Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury’s public health unit) staff are making a commitment to International Care-Free Day, coming up with their own Car-lite Day to encourage their teams to consider other modes of transport for their commute in order to travel more sustainably.

Also, in this edition, there are some significant health issues with awareness campaigns in September, including Cervical Screening Awareness Month, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day and World Sexual Health Day. We share information and insights on each of these.

With the Rugby World Cup kicking off this weekend, you can test what you know about the 2023 event in the quiz.

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Senior doctors and dentists employed by Te Whatu Ora, who are members of ASMS*, have advised they are planning to strike from 12 midday to 2pm on Tuesday 5 September 2023.

(*The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists is the union for senior medical officers – doctors and dentists).

Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury has contingency plans in place to ensure continuing safe care for all patients during the two-hour strike period.

• Emergency and hospital care will be available throughout the strike
• Anyone staying in hospital during this time will still receive the care and support they need
• We have an agreement with the unions for senior medical officers to be available to provide Life Preserving Services if needed
• Te Whatu Ora respects the right of its staff to take industrial action.

If you have an outpatient or surgery appointment

• If you have an outpatient appointment or surgery appointment on that day, please attend as planned, unless you hear from us
• We will be contacting anyone whose appointment needs to be rescheduled.

If the strike is called off

• If the strike is called off, we will contact patients whose outpatient appointment or surgery has been deferred
• Some appointments may be able to be reinstated to the original time, but this will be decided on a case-by-case basis, and in consultation with patients
• If you want to check what’s happening, please call the number on your appointment/surgery letter
• If the strike is called off and you’re unsure about what’s happening, please call the phone number on your appointment letter and someone will be able to advise you.

In an emergency

• Emergency care will be available throughout the strike period
• The Emergency Department will remain open
• If you have a medical emergency, do not delay seeking help
• Call 111 or go to your nearest emergency department immediately if you or someone else is in a serious or life-threatening condition.

Further industrial action

We have received notice of a further two-hour strike on Wednesday 13 September, from 10am – 12pm. If it goes ahead, we will follow our usual process and contact people directly if their outpatient appointment or surgery needs to be rescheduled.
For more information about the strike and Te Whatu Ora plans visit: https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-the-health-sector/senior-doctor-and-dentist-strike/

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The use of surgical mesh in surgery for stress urinary incontinence has paused, pending the review of a petition from a mesh-injured woman and the implementation of some additional measures.

Also, in this edition, you can read about the team meeting the needs of young people with psychosis and with a change of season just around the corner, we start our first in a new series of reader contributions based around what spring means.

There's photos of last week's successful career expo, which drew around 140 Canterbury secondary school students to explore what a future career in health might look like and require. Check out the short test to review what you have learned in our akoranga reo Māori this year.

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The recent announcement of some changes to COVID-19 settings reflects that there has been a reduction in the number of COVID-19 cases
across the motu. It also acknowledges that infectious respiratory illnesses, including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19, are still affecting people in our community. The Te Whatu Ora Waitaha policy of recommending wearing face masks in all our health, disability and aged care facilities remains unchanged. Some areas of our facilities will continue to require people to wear face masks to protect the most vulnerable.

Also, in this edition, there's an update on the Minor Health Conditions service, and one of our own emergency physicians has contributed to a research paper on Kawasaki disease here in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

This Friday is Daffodil Day, and our staff have marked World Photography Day 2023 and the theme ‘understanding clouds' with some fabulous images shared in the pānui.

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This week we meet a group of kaimahi (staff) who use therapeutic play and activities to support infants, toddlers and children in hospital. Whether helping the kids with their development, distracting them from the examinations and treatments or simply having fun, they do amazing work.

Also, in this edition, there's an update on the construction of Waipapa Tower C, and we find out what happens to our old IT equipment.

This week's recipe is a warm pasta salad, and we do a call out for cloud photos to mark World Photography Day on 19 August.

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There were smiles all round in the paediatric surgery ward in Waipapa last week with the arrival of a remote-controlled ride-on car which will entertain the young patients and transport them to appointments, treatments and surgery.

Also, in this edition, we learn how a by-product of kombucha is improving clinical training in Waitaha Canterbury, and we meet six new kaiāwhina starting on the maternity ward at Christchurch Women’s Hospital this week. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) strike action proposed for Wednesday has been called off after nurses and midwives accepted the collective agreement offer.

We feature photos of a patient art exhibition held at Burwood Hospital last week and meet some tāngata rongonui Māori (famous Māori people) in the akoranga reo Māori.

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World Breastfeeding Week starts on 1 August, and this year's theme shines a light on workplaces. We hear from one of our own who shares her experience of returning to working and having to express for her baby and from another mother who donates to our NICU Human Milk Bank.

Also, in this edition, we profile four extraordinary kaimahi retiring after long and distinguished health careers. Te Whatu Ora staff have only a few days left to complete the Fitness Passport survey and help design a Te Whatu Ora exclusive fitness programme.

This week's akoranga reo Māori looks at traditional musical instruments, and the quiz has a musical theme too.

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Thanks go to our technology staff who worked on the planning, preparation, and implementation of the Te Whatu Ora Waitaha email migration over Matariki weekend. We also appreciate those who have provided support and advice in the week following.

Kudos to the staff based in Ward A5 at Christchurch Hospital for their passionate efforts to raise money as part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and we also recognise and thank our security teams today, on International Security Officers' Day.

Also, in this edition, there's exciting new technology available to improve testing for hepatitis C. We celebrate the FIFA Women's World Cup, currently being co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia, with a quiz to test your knowledge of the event.

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With winter ailments still applying pressure to the Emergency Department, it's more important than ever that people understand where to seek advice and treatment for non-urgent health issues – the illnesses and injuries that often require some attention but are not urgent or life-threatening.

Also, in this edition, moving day looms closer for the kaimahi relocating from The Princess Margaret Hospital to the fabulous new facilities on the Hillmorton campus. We have images taken at last week's staff blessing and stakeholder walkthroughs.

The work undertaken by Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury to improve sustainability and reduce our carbon footprint has seen Energy Manager Tim Emson, who has led the charge, recognised with an award at the recent Climate Health and Sustainable Healthcare in Aotearoa conference.

This week's akoranga reo Māori teaches some creative answers to the question ‘How are you?'.

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Mānawatia a Matariki. This week, we celebrate our second Matariki public holiday, recognising the winter solstice and marking the Māori New Year.

Also, in this edition, we have an update on Project SEARCH intern and New Zealand Olympian Bella Lammers as she returns from the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin. We meet the adorable Biskit and his owner Wanda who are part of the Canine Friends Pet Therapy team spreading joy to hospitals, aged residential care facilities and hospices.

We mark International Non-Binary People's Day, which falls on 14 July, and we also learn how removing the $5 prescription fee is a game-changer for many.

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There have been two significant appointments announced in the past week. Dame Karen Poutasi is the new Te Whatu Ora Board Chair, and Dr Richard Sullivan has been appointed Interim Te Whatu Ora Chief Clinical Officer. July also brings other changes, including an end to the standard $5 prescription fee and improvements to the Carer Support Subsidy.

Also, in this edition, highly respected Medical Oncologist Bridget Robinson is retiring after an outstanding career; and Volunteering Canterbury has recognised the selfless dedication of Wayfinder and Paediatrics Volunteer Sandra Palmer.

Learn about the Whakakotahi | Unify Programme developed by Mana Taurite (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team) and participate in a colouring competition through the Christchurch Hospital Gift Shop.

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Winter wellness is something that affects us all. We look at some new initiatives and reiterate the critical reminders about preventing and treating illness this winter.

Also, in this edition, the 2023 Project SEARCH interns promote the programme to young people keen to apply for 2024. There's an update on Kurawaka Waipapa, Canterbury's new central city birthing unit, due to open later this year, with the artist's impressions of a postnatal room and the whānau room.

Last week, special guests from the former Eritrean refugee community joined Te Whatu Ora kaimahi for a traditional coffee ceremony to mark World Refugee Day; and we continue our Matariki theme in this week's akoranga reo Māori. 

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Environment Canterbury undertook faecal source testing earlier this year in many of the bays and waterways in Lyttelton Bays/Whakaraupō and Akaroa/Whakaroa to help determine what type of faecal pollution is entering these bodies of water after rainfall.

Environment Canterbury surface water science manager Dr. Elaine Moriarty said the results show that there is faecal contamination from human and other sources (bird, dogs and livestock) in a number of the bays after rainfall events.

“Christchurch City Council is now leading an investigation into how these contaminants are entering waterways in the area. The investigation is complex as every public and private connection poses a potential contamination source, so investigations will take some time,” she said.  

Elaine said planning is underway to enhance our annual Can I Swim Here campaign, with the hopes the public can better understand the grading system and the risks surrounding swimming after rainfall. 

“We have increased our monitoring efforts, with extra testing done over the winter period. This is part of our project to move towards a live modelling monitoring system which would allow us to make continuous predictions of water quality for recreation.  

“In many bays water quality fluctuates, especially after rainfall. When live modelling is launched, swimmers will be able to find out if a bay is safe for swimming on any specific day. This is still some time away, but we hope to have it live in future summers,” Elaine said. 

“We are working with Christchurch City Council, Te Whatu Ora and local iwi to share information and assist with further testing where required. Public health is a top priority for all three agencies as we work together to improve water quality in Banks Peninsula,” she added. 

Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Dr Cheryl Brunton says that it’s always a good idea to check out the quality of water before you jump in.

“A number of sites within Lyttelton and Akaroa Harbours, including Akaroa Main Beach, Corsair Bay, Rāpaki Bay, Sandy Bay, Diamond Harbour Beach, Purau Beach, remain unsuitable for swimming due to the long-term grade and overall bacterial risk from contact with the water at these sites.

“One of the goals of the faecal source tracking project and the work that the agencies are doing to seek to identify sources of contamination and remediate them, is to over time see these sites improve in quality to the point where they can become suitable for swimming again,” says Dr Brunton.

“However after heavy rain, other recreational water sites are also likely to be contaminated from rural and urban run-off. As a precaution, avoid swimming in the harbour, rivers, streams, lakes or estuaries for at least 48 hours after heavy or prolonged rainfall, even at sites that usually have good water quality.”

Water contaminated by human or animal faecal matter may contain a range of disease-causing micro-organisms, such as viruses, bacteria and protozoa, which can cause gastrointestinal, respiratory, and skin infections. People should also avoid eating shellfish and mussels from the harbour after heavy rainfall. If fish are eaten, remove the gut and liver and wash in clean water before cooking.

Christchurch City Council’s Head of Three Waters Brent Smith said investigations are getting underway.

“Finding out where contamination is coming from is a big job as there are so many potential sources.

“The sorts of things we’ll be looking into include leaking septic tanks on private property, damaged public and private pipes, wastewater overflows, private cross connections, boats dumping wastewater and freedom camping.”

“One of the first steps we’re taking is to carry out further sampling in two areas during periods of dry weather. This will fill in some of the gaps and supplement the sampling done over the summer period and following rainfall events.”

Everyone plays a part in helping keep our waterways clean and healthy.  

You can help by: 

• Reporting any spillages, leaks or pollution you see near waterways or Picking up dog poo – never leave it on walk tracks, pavements or the beach where it can wash into drains and waterways.
• Always using the public toilets provided.
• Ensuring your boat is compliant and disposing of sewage waste correctly.
• Getting your septic tank checked to make sure it is operating correctly.

For media enquiries regarding: 

• How the testing was done, please contact Environment Canterbury on media@ecan.govt.nz
• The investigations underway, please contact the Christchurch City Council on mediaenquiries@ccc.govt.nz
• Public health, please contact Te Whatu Ora on communications@cdhb.health.nz

Results

Faecal source tracking helps determine the origin of faecal pollution in water sources. This is done by looking at specific genetic markers or DNA patterns in the bacteria and comparing the markers found in the water samples to known markers (i.e., animal and human) to determine the likely source of the faecal pollution. 

Several bays and streams around Lyttelton and Akaroa were sampled for faecal source tracking throughout the summer period – some as part of routine monitoring and some as investigations. Viable samples were analysed and below is a summary of the results. Faecal source tracking indicates if a genetic marker is present but cannot say how much is present. Some indications are weak and therefore are not a conclusive positive, as indicated in the table. 

Notable observations: 

• Corsair Bay beach and stream had positive results for human and avian markers in all samples, with some positive with ruminant and dog markers.
• Cass Bay had positive results for human markers at the main beach and at two of the unnamed waterways in the west end of the bay.
• One stream in Rāpaki settlement had positive results for human and avian markers.
• Diamond Harbour beach and stream had positive results for human, ruminant and dog markers.
• Purau Stream had positive results for human, ruminant and avian markers, while Purau Beach had positive results for ruminant and avian markers.
• Both Akaroa Main Beach and Glen Bay (only locations sampled for faecal source tracking in Akaroa Harbour) had positive results for human, ruminant and avian makers.

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The launch of the Minor Health Conditions Service last week means that certain community members can now (and until 30 September) obtain free treatment for a range of minor health conditions from select pharmacies across Waitaha Canterbury.

We're also celebrating our volunteers in this edition to mark Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu (National Volunteer Week). The extraordinary volunteers across the health system help keep things ticking and improve the experience of patients, consumers, visitors and staff. We appreciate you all.

This week's akoranga reo Māori begins a focus on Matariki, which falls on 14 July this year, and we share a lentil and cauliflower curry recipe to warm you on these chilly nights.

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This week sees the launch of a new Minor Health Conditions Service through pharmacies as part of our winter preparedness plan. More than 100 community pharmacies across Waitaha Canterbury are participating in the service, providing advice, medicine and referral for minor health
conditions.

We meet Te Whatu Ora staff and their dogs who, as part of New Zealand's Urban Search and Rescue national team, are ready to respond to any emergency here or abroad. To mark National Blood Donor Week and World Blood Donor Day, some of our kaimahi share their stories as blood donors and recipients of blood donations. 

This week's akoranga reo Māori (te reo Māori lesson) gives us some handy winter words and phrases we can use, and the quiz tests your knowledge of music in the movies.

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Several Cantabrians received recognition in the first King's birthday honours, including those with links to (then) Canterbury District Health Board and/or Te Whatu Ora.

June is Energy Awareness Month at Te Whatu Ora. Although here in Waitaha Canterbury we are transforming how we produce energy for our hospitals, there is still more that we can do at work and home to save energy and money. There will be weekly tips and tricks throughout the month on saving energy and reducing our carbon footprint.

Also, in this edition, we see how our colleagues at Ashburton Hospital marked Samoa Language Week and meet a researcher dedicated to improving the lives of people with Parkinson's.

You can test your knowledge of King Charles III in this week's quiz, and warm up the winter days with a yummy corn chowder recipe.

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It's Aotearoa Immunisation Week, and we're looking at the important vaccinations you and your whānau need and perhaps have overlooked.

There was a lot of activity here last Thursday, with Health Minister Hon. Dr Ayesha Verrall attending the opening of new facilities at Hillmorton before taking a tour of the Christchurch campus Energy Centre, getting an update on Waipapa Tower C, and enjoying afternoon tea with some of our longest-serving kaimahi.

We're celebrating Samoa Language Week and presenting our final International Nurses Day profiles. In honour of the 70th anniversary of their conquest of Mount Everest, today's quiz tests your knowledge of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.

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In this edition, we look at what last week's Budget means for healthcare. With winter officially just days away, the focus is on prevention with Aotearoa Immunisation Week (29 May – 4 June). In addition to the all-important vaccines, we review how we can choose well when we become sick to ensure that we all seek appropriate treatment.

There are some fantastic Pink Shirt Day images from across Te Whatu Ora Waitaha, and we continue our celebration of nurses by delving into some history and featuring a profile of experienced Nurse Coordinator Kylie Clark.

Waipapa has a new bike park to show off, and as part of World Smokefree May, we're all reminded to adhere to the signage around our campuses.

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The Christchurch Hospital Volunteers have outdone themselves again, recently providing bright new furniture to the Tiaki Whānau Child and Family Safety Service.

We continue the celebration of International Nurses Day with the profile of another passionate nurse and see how modern technology, in the form of a 3D printer, can help revolutionise healthcare and training.

Also, in this edition, there are some special days and weeks to mark, including Pink Shirt Day (19 May), International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (17 May) and Hospice Awareness Week (15 – 21 May).

The Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Youth Advisory Council has two events this weekend to celebrate Youth Week, and if you're up for it mate, you can test your knowledge of Australia in this week's quiz. Crikey!

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This week and for the rest of May, we are celebrating our nurses. Friday 12 May is International Nurses Day and the theme this year is ‘Our nurses. Our future'. We meet two new nurses this week; one newly graduated and one who will complete his studies in October. They tell us what inspired them to enter nursing and share their passion for their chosen careers.

Also, in this edition, some of our staff recently competed in an international dragon boat competition as part of a breast cancer survivor team. We mark the beginning of a series of Pacific Language Weeks with a celebration of the Rotuman language. It's also New Zealand Sign Language Week and Privacy Week, with information on both included in the pānui.

This week's akoranga reo Māori explores more idioms, and the quiz tests your knowledge of fruit and vegetables.

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World Immunisation Week has come and gone, but there is still a strong focus on ensuring New Zealanders catch up on missed vaccinations. There are new eligibility criteria for receiving the bivalent COVID-19 booster, with pregnant people aged 16 – 29 now eligible.

We celebrate International Day of the Midwife on Friday, 5 May, and hear from a recent first-time Mum about how important midwives were to her pregnancy, childbirth and after-birth experience. We also meet a Registered Māori Midwife who shares some insight into her role and what it means to her.

We farewell two retiring nurses and provide information and resources to mark World Hand Hygiene Day. The last article in the series on creating accessible documents and information features this week, and the quiz tests your knowledge of animated movies.

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This Anzac Day, we remember all who have served, past and present. We also share a story about acknowledging 10 South Island nurses lost in World War I when their ship was torpedoed. The Akaroa Men's Shed has created beautiful white crosses for the Nurses' Memorial Chapel lawn.

Also, in this edition, we have some important events to mark, including Administrative Professionals Week, World Immunisation Week and World Day for Safety and Health at Work. There's a revision test in this week's akoranga reo Māori, and we have a recipe from the Wellfood team for a sweet winter dessert.

This week's quiz is on the fab four – The Beatles.

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On 26 April, a travel survey will be released to help us understand how people get to and from work and what they need to commute safely. We ask all staff who live and/or work in the greater Christchurch area to complete it.

Work has begun on Waipapa Tower C, and we meet a Burwood Hospital social worker advocating for people with brain injuries.
Also, in this edition, our new fleet of electric vehicles has started to hit the road, and there are some great tips for better communication with people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

This week's akoranga reo Māori teaches us the words for different clothing.

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A huge thank you to everyone who worked to support the health system over the long Easter weekend.

In this week's edition, we meet Ashburton Hospital's newest security guard and see the most recent photos of the new facilities under construction on the Hillmorton campus. There's a review of a recent day-long symposium held by The March 15 Project. Various experts shared their knowledge and research on the trauma experienced by people affected by the mosque attacks of 2019.

Also, in this edition, there's a call out for volunteers to support Meals on Wheels and a request for new pyjamas for children in the hospital.

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As winter creeps closer, we're talking about vaccinations again, particularly flu, COVID-19 and pertussis (whooping cough). The Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Youth Advisory Council has produced a video to help young people navigate and get the most out of their GP appointments, and the University of Canterbury is celebrating 150 years.

Also, in this edition, we meet Nurse Practitioner Amanda Van Asperen who cares for older adults in Ashburton and get the first glimpse of the new Riverside loading docks that opened today.

This week's quiz tests your memory of some classic British comedies.

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With daylight saving ending next weekend and the temperature dropping, the focus has turned to winter preparedness, including planning for seasonal illnesses, getting vaccines up to date, and adding hearty winter recipes to your menu.

This week's edition has information about a new project starting at Burwood Hospital. The Stroke Allied Health team will be trialling the use of equipment to address some equity of access issues for Māori, Pasifika and rural patients. You can learn how technology helps our facilities function through the new Building Management System and see how the Christchurch campus is being made more seismically resistant.

Test your knowledge of some classic one-hit wonders in this week's quiz.

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This week marks the beginning of Ramadan, and Health Promoter Ayan Hussein shares how she and her family will honour the most sacred month in the Islamic calendar.

Also, in this edition, Waitaha Canterbury does well in the Aotearoa Bike Challenge, and we learn about the environmental and financial benefits of decommissioning Nitrous Oxide. There has been much to celebrate on the Burwood campus with Brain Awareness Week and the hospital one step closer to becoming the first Dementia Friendly accredited hospital in the country.

Test how much you know about board games in this week's quiz.

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This week, we meet Te Whatu Ora’s interim Board Chair, Naomi Ferguson, and mark Christchurch Pride and the beginning of the second annual Unity Week.

Also, in this edition, there is well-deserved recognition and success for Canterbury Pathology staff at the Pathology Update in Melbourne, and our Mana Taurite team celebrate a huge HR award. Work will begin this month on the construction of a new energy centre in Ashburton, and the University of Otago Christchurch is celebrating 50 years of medical research and excellence.

We share the sixth item in the series of tips on creating accessible information and documents, and you can test your knowledge of the most popular toys in the world.

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Autumn is bringing cooler weather and a reminder to prepare for winter. Vaccinations for COVID-19, flu and MMR are front of mind again.

In this edition, we also mark International Women’s Day with thoughts from Interim Chief People Officer Jo Domigan and Director of Nursing Becky Hickmott. Two lucky staff can also win a double pass to see the stage production of That Bloody Woman in July.

We catch up with the participants at the end of the Fossil Fuel Free Coast to Coast to Coast, and there’s an important message for people over 40 about getting their eyes checked.

If you’re a nature lover or amateur David Attenborough, you’ll enjoy this week’s true or false quiz.

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