Wednesday 27 January 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Rakahuri/Ashley River at... read more about Health Warning – algal bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at Ashley-Loburn Bridge»
Health news
Read the latest Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) health news, media releases, and current health alerts for the Canterbury region. Our flagship news publications CEO Update and WellNow Canterbury magazine are available to read online. The Canterbury DHB Communications team are also available to assist with any enquiries from media.
733 news items.
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – algal bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at Ashley-Loburn Bridge
Featured – Media release
To swim or not to swim
Wednesday 27 January 2021Quick Read
This week’s stretch of hot weather serves as a good reminder that the end of January and right through the month of... read more about To swim or not to swim»
Featured – Media release
Health warning – unsafe recreational water quality at Glen Bay, Akaroa
Tuesday 26 January 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria... read more about Health warning – unsafe recreational water quality at Glen Bay, Akaroa»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Cyanobacteria bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Coes Ford
Tuesday 26 January 2021Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for... read more about Health Warning – Cyanobacteria bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Coes Ford»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 25 January 2021
Monday 25 January 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant reminds us to scan, scan, scan after yesterday's... read more about CEO Update – Monday 25 January 2021»
Featured – Media release
The heat is on!
Monday 25 January 2021Quick Read
Cantabrians are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during a stretch of sweltering temperatures forecast for the... read more about The heat is on!»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 18 January 2021
Monday 18 January 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant welcomes in the new year and asks us all to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 18 January 2021»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth
Monday 11 January 2021Quick 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 Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth»
Featured – Media release
New charges for short-stay parking at Waipapa
Friday 8 January 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s move into the new Waipapa building has provided additional short-stay public car parks for use when... read more about New charges for short-stay parking at Waipapa»
Featured – Media release
Serving up a festive treat for Canterbury patients
Thursday 24 December 2020Quick Read
The highlights of a kiwi Christmas can range from backyard cricket to a trip to the beach. But one thing that connects... read more about Serving up a festive treat for Canterbury patients»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford
Wednesday 23 December 2020Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford»
Featured – Media release
Appointment of Chief Executive, Canterbury and West Coast DHBs
Wednesday 23 December 2020
A message from Board Chair, Sir John Hansen Appointment of Chief Executive, Canterbury and West Coast DHBs I am very... read more about Appointment of Chief Executive, Canterbury and West Coast DHBs»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Clearwater, Ashburton Lakes Basin, Ashburton
Monday 21 December 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 Lake Clearwater, Ashburton Lakes Basin, Ashburton»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 21 December 2020
Monday 21 December 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant and Board Chair Sir John Hansen thank everyone in... read more about CEO Update – Monday 21 December 2020»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waiau River at Waiau Bridge
Wednesday 16 December 2020Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Waiau River at Waiau Bridge.... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waiau River at Waiau Bridge»
Featured – Media release
Care around the clock available to Cantabrians wherever they go this summer
Wednesday 16 December 2020Quick Read
This summer, wherever your holidays take you around New Zealand, remember that you can still get free health advice... read more about Care around the clock available to Cantabrians wherever they go this summer»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Smoke from fire in Clifton on Port Hills
Tuesday 15 December 2020Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire located... read more about Health Warning – Smoke from fire in Clifton on Port Hills»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 14 December 2020
Monday 14 December 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant thanks all those working in the managed isolation... read more about CEO Update – Monday 14 December 2020»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Smoke from fires in Port Hills Road, Hillsborough, Christchurch
Saturday 12 December 2020Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire located... read more about Health Warning – Smoke from fires in Port Hills Road, Hillsborough, Christchurch»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Hurunui River at State Highway 1
Thursday 10 December 2020Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for the Hurunui River at State Highway... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Hurunui River at State Highway 1»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury Serious Adverse Events 2019/20
Thursday 10 December 2020Quick Read
Inpatient falls and pressure injuries continue to be the two major serious adverse events reported by Canterbury DHB... read more about Canterbury Serious Adverse Events 2019/20»
Featured – Media release
New Family Health and Urgent Care Centre coming to North Canterbury
Wednesday 9 December 2020
A new health centre for North Canterbury will soon be built as part of the Canterbury DHB’s Rangiora Health Hub. The... read more about New Family Health and Urgent Care Centre coming to North Canterbury»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 7 December 2020
Monday 7 December 2020Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant outlines plans for a fit-for-purpose outpatient... read more about CEO Update – Monday 7 December 2020»
Featured – Media release
Cutting-edge breast cancer research among national grants awarded to Canterbury and West Coast DHBs
Monday 7 December 2020
Canterbury and West Coast DHBs have attracted a broad array of research funding to benefit local and New Zealand health... read more about Cutting-edge breast cancer research among national grants awarded to Canterbury and West Coast DHBs»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waimakariri River at Thompsons Road (The Willows)
Tuesday 1 December 2020Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit have issued a health warning for the Waimakariri River at Thompsons... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waimakariri River at Thompsons Road (The Willows)»
Featured – Media release
Leighs Construction announced as lead contractor for new mental health facilities at Hillmorton
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»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Pegasus Lake
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»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 30 November 2020
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»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs Domain and Whitecliffs Road
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»
Featured – Media release
Canterbury DHB wins international healthcare award
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»
Featured – Media release
Waipapa’s new theatres all up and running
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»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 23 November 2020
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»
Featured – Media release
Children’s day out – Child Health wards make the move to Waipapa
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»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Glentunnel
Thursday 19 November 2020Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit have issued a health warning for... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Selwyn/Waikirikiri River at Glentunnel»
Featured – Media release
Good deed leads to new ED
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»
Featured – Canterbury DHB News
WellNow, Canterbury’s health magazine arrives in mailboxes this week
Wednesday 18 November 2020Quick Read
Look out for the latest edition of Canterbury DHB’s WellNow magazine that is being delivered to mailboxes across the... read more about WellNow, Canterbury’s health magazine arrives in mailboxes this week»
Featured – Media release
Health Warning Reminder – Change of Dominant Cyanobacteria (Algal Bloom) Species in Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora)
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)»
Featured – Media release
Waipapa’s café and retail store to open to the public tomorrow
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»
Featured – Media release
Keep ED for emergencies only as moving day is 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»
Featured – CEO Update
CEO Update – Monday 16 November 2020
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»
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