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Monday 2 October 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there are... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 2 October 2023»

Monday 25 September 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Today we celebrate our pharmacists on World Pharmacists... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 25 September 2023»

Monday 18 September 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Mental Health Awareness Week reminds us that we all go... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 18 September 2023»

Monday 11 September 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui It's Te Wiki o te reo Māori – Māori Language Week.... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 11 September 2023»

Monday 4 September 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui The move into the new Hillmorton facilities is underway,... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 4 September 2023»

Friday 1 September 2023Quick Read

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

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Monday 28 August 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui The use of surgical mesh in surgery for stress urinary... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 28 August 2023»

Monday 21 August 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui The recent announcement of some changes to COVID-19... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 21 August 2023»

Monday 14 August 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui This week we meet a group of kaimahi (staff) who use... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 14 August 2023»

Monday 7 August 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui There were smiles all round in the paediatric surgery ward... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 7 August 2023»

Monday 7 August 2023Quick Read

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has advised that the industrial action planned for Wednesday 9 August has... read more about New Zealand Nurses Organisation members strike withdrawn»

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Monday 31 July 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui World Breastfeeding Week starts on 1 August, and this... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 31 July 2023»

Monday 24 July 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Thanks go to our technology staff who worked on the... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 24 July 2023»

Friday 21 July 2023Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora Waitaha is asking people to urgently return walking frames and any items of medical equipment they have... read more about People asked to urgently return any medical equipment they have borrowed»

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Monday 17 July 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui With winter ailments still applying pressure to the... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 17 July 2023»

Tuesday 11 July 2023Quick Read

The Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital is currently under significant pressure. Yesterday the ED team saw... read more about Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department under significant pressure»

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Monday 10 July 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Mānawatia a Matariki. This week, we celebrate our second... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 10 July 2023»

Monday 3 July 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui There have been two significant appointments announced in... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 3 July 2023»

Monday 26 June 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Winter wellness is something that affects us all. We look... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 26 June 2023»

Thursday 22 June 2023Quick Read

  Kurawaka Waipapa, Canterbury’s new central city birthing unit, will boast a unique and purposeful interior... read more about Kurawaka Waipapa tells unique stories through its design and finishes»

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Tuesday 20 June 2023

  Environment Canterbury undertook faecal source testing earlier this year in many of the bays and waterways in... read more about Recreational water quality results from Lyttelton Bays/Whakaraupō and Akaroa/Whakaroa»

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Monday 19 June 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui The launch of the Minor Health Conditions Service last week... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 19 June 2023»

Friday 16 June 2023Quick Read

  Te Whatu Ora in Waitaha is asking people to urgently return walking frames and any items of medical equipment... read more about People asked to urgently return any items of medical equipment they have borrowed»

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Monday 12 June 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui This week sees the launch of a new Minor Health Conditions... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 12 June 2023»

Tuesday 6 June 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Several Cantabrians received recognition in the first... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Tuesday 6 June 2023»

Monday 29 May 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui It's Aotearoa Immunisation Week, and we're looking at the... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 29 May 2023»

Monday 22 May 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui In this edition, we look at what last week's Budget means... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 22 May 2023»

Monday 15 May 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui The Christchurch Hospital Volunteers have outdone... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 15 May 2023»

Monday 15 May 2023Quick Read

  Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Lake Hood Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has lifted its... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Lake Hood»

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Friday 12 May 2023Quick Read

  Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at the Whitecliffs Picnic Area Te Mana Ora... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at the Whitecliffs Picnic Area»

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Thursday 11 May 2023Quick Read

  Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has lifted its... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake»

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Monday 8 May 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui This week and for the rest of May, we are celebrating our... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 8 May 2023»

Monday 1 May 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui World Immunisation Week has come and gone, but there is... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 1 May 2023»

Monday 24 April 2023Quick Read

Fionnagh Dougan, National Director, Hospital and Specialist Services has confirmed an agreement has been reached... read more about Maternity services contract with St George’s Hospital to end»

Monday 24 April 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui This Anzac Day, we remember all who have served, past and... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 24 April 2023»

Thursday 20 April 2023Quick Read

  Health Warning lifted for Algal Blooms in Te Roto o Wairewa-Lake Forsyth, Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel... read more about Health Warning Lifted for Algal Blooms in Te Roto o Wairewa-Lake Forsyth, Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel and Whitecliffs Domain»

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Monday 17 April 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui On 26 April, a travel survey will be released to help us... read more about Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 17 April 2023»

Friday 14 April 2023Quick Read

Construction has begun on new inpatient wards at Christchurch Hospital, a key milestone for the Waipapa Building... read more about Construction begins on third tower for the Waipapa Building at Christchurch Hospital»

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Tuesday 11 April 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui A huge thank you to everyone who worked to support the... read more about Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Tuesday 11 April 2023»

Monday 3 April 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui As winter creeps closer, we're talking about vaccinations... read more about Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 3 April 2023»