Read the latest Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury health news, media releases, and current health alerts for the Canterbury region. Our flagship news publications Waitaha Canterbury Pānui and WellNow Canterbury magazine are available to read online. The Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury Communications team are also available to assist with any enquiries from media.
Monday 30 November 2020
Canterbury DHB is pleased to announce Leigh’s Construction has been appointed as the lead contractor for the $81.8m... read more about Leighs Construction announced as lead contractor for new mental health facilities at Hillmorton»
Monday 30 November 2020Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake»
Monday 30 November 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant welcomes the Minister of Health’s announcement... read more about CEO Update – Monday 30 November 2020»
Tuesday 24 November 2020Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs Domain and Whitecliffs Road»
Tuesday 24 November 2020Quick Read
Canterbury health teams have been recognised in the prestigious international UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Awards... read more about Canterbury DHB wins international healthcare award»
Monday 23 November 2020Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s new operating theatres in Waipapa, Christchurch Hospital have begun to be used as patients start to... read more about Waipapa’s new theatres all up and running»
Monday 23 November 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant congratulates all those involved in the smooth... read more about CEO Update – Monday 23 November 2020»
Thursday 19 November 2020Quick Read
It was children's day out today as our Child Health wards and services, now known collectively as ‘Matatiki’, moved... read more about Children’s day out – Child Health wards make the move to Waipapa»
Thursday 19 November 2020Quick Read
UPDATE: The health warning is now in place from Whitecliffs Domain to past Glentunnel Campground along the... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River from Whitecliffs Domain to past Glentunnel»
Wednesday 18 November 2020Quick Read
Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department relocated to its new location in the Waipapa building today and started... read more about Good deed leads to new ED»
Tuesday 17 November 2020Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has been advised by Environment Canterbury that... read more about Health Warning Reminder – Change of Dominant Cyanobacteria (Algal Bloom) Species in Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora)»
Tuesday 17 November 2020Quick Read
Fresh, locally sourced food, premium coffee and tea, thoughtful gifts and more. That’s a selection of what people can... read more about Waipapa’s café and retail store to open to the public tomorrow»
Tuesday 17 November 2020Quick Read
“Keep the Emergency Department for emergencies only” is the message from clinicians as the Canterbury DHB prepares... read more about Keep ED for emergencies only as moving day is tomorrow»
Monday 16 November 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant confirms the first patients from existing wards... read more about CEO Update – Monday 16 November 2020»
Monday 16 November 2020Quick Read
The first relocation of patients from existing wards at Christchurch Hospital over to the brand new Waipapa building... read more about First patients make the move to Waipapa»
Tuesday 10 November 2020Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning for... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Forsyth/Te Roto o Wairewa»
Monday 9 November 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Last week Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant welcomed Director General of Health... read more about CEO Update – Monday 9 November 2020»
Monday 2 November 2020Quick Read
To be attributed to Canterbury DHB Board Chair, Sir John Hansen: I am delighted to be able to share with you the new... read more about New name gifted for Christchurch Hospital Hagley – welcome to Waipapa»
Monday 2 November 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant confirms Sterile Services has moved into the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 2 November 2020»
Wednesday 28 October 2020
The National Bowel Screening Programme went live in the Canterbury DHB region on Thursday 29 October. Free bowel... read more about National Bowel Screening Programme comes to Canterbury»
Tuesday 27 October 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant reflects on the contribution outgoing Chief... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 27 October 2020»
Thursday 22 October 2020Quick Read
Spring is the perfect time to be out in the garden. It’s also the perfect time for enthusiastic gardeners to risk... read more about Protect yourself against Legionnaires’ this spring»
Monday 19 October 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Andrew Brant joins Canterbury DHB as Acting Chief Executive and is looking forward to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 19 October 2020»
Monday 12 October 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Peter Bramley says farewell as he prepares to hand over the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 12 October 2020»
Tuesday 6 October 2020Quick Read
If you’re between 15 and 30 years old and haven’t had your MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine, or you’re not... read more about Catch up on your free vaccination to avoid catching measles»
Monday 5 October 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Peter Bramley talks about the DHB's continued focus on... read more about CEO Update – Monday 5 October 2020»
Friday 2 October 2020Quick Read
Please see below for a statement to be attributed to Peter Bramley, Acting Chief Executive, Canterbury DHB Canterbury... read more about Canterbury DHB welcomes the government’s confirmation of $180M of equity support»
Thursday 1 October 2020Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially... read more about Health warning – Algal bloom at Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth»
Monday 28 September 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Peter Bramley provides an update on preparations for moving... read more about CEO Update – Monday 28 September 2020»
Wednesday 23 September 2020Quick Read
Please attribute comment to Dr Sue Nightingale, Chief Medical Officer, Canterbury DHB: Following New Zealand (apart... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visiting at its facilities under Alert Level 1»
Monday 21 September 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Peter Bramley encourages us to ‘reimagine wellbeing... read more about CEO Update – Monday 21 September 2020»
Monday 14 September 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Peter Bramley shares some reflections on the career and... read more about CEO Update – Monday 14 September 2020»
Friday 11 September 2020Quick Read
Canterbury DHB is welcoming Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Hon Dr Megan Woods and Minister of Health... read more about Canterbury DHB welcomes parking announcement»
Monday 7 September 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Peter Bramley introduces himself as Acting Chief Executive and provides an update... read more about CEO Update – Monday 7 September 2020»
Monday 31 August 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update David looks back on his time as CEO of Canterbury DHB and the West Coast DHB and... read more about CEO Update – Monday 31 August 2020»
Friday 28 August 2020Quick Read
Due to a significant amount of planned and unplanned staff leave, Canterbury DHB’s Medical Oncology service is... read more about Changes to Canterbury Medical Oncology service»
Monday 24 August 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update CEO David Meates acknowledges this week’s sentencing for the 15 March terror... read more about CEO Update – Monday 24 August 2020»
Monday 24 August 2020Quick Read
With the sentencing for the 15 March 2019 mosque attacks beginning today, people may experience various emotions. This... read more about Support available for distress caused by sentencing for mosque attacks»
Friday 21 August 2020Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning for... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Forsyth/Te Roto o Wairewa»
Tuesday 18 August 2020Quick Read
Canterbury DHB is reminding people to wear a mask when visiting a hospital or health centre while the region is under... read more about Bring your own mask when visiting the hospital»
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