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Monday 19 February 2024Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui In this week’s Pānui we profile two service innovations... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 19 February 2024»

Wednesday 14 February 2024Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire located near Cracroft, Christchurch. Air around... read more about Smoke from Fire at Worsleys Road near Cracroft, Christchurch – Public Health Warning»

Tags FireHealth warningSmoke

Tuesday 13 February 2024Quick Read

One of the roles of our Health Protection Officers* is to monitor the areas around Christchurch Airport and Lyttelton... read more about Lyttelton residents urged to check for mosquito breeding habitats»

Tags Health warningLytteltonMosquitoMosquitoes

Monday 12 February 2024Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui This week Pānui is on the road with Health Promotion... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 12 February 2024»

Wednesday 7 February 2024Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora National Public Health Service has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire located near... read more about Smoke from fire South of SH1 Waipara, North Canterbury – Public Health Warning»

Tags FireHealth warningSmoke

Monday 5 February 2024Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui In Pānui this week we welcome 338 new graduate nurses –... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 5 February 2024»

Saturday 3 February 2024Quick Read

Cantabrians away on a long weekend and celebrating Waitangi Day are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during the... read more about Stay cool this Waitangi Day Cantabrians»

Tags Health warningHeat

Thursday 1 February 2024Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Te Roto o Wairewa – Lake Forsyth»

Tags Algal bloomHealth warningSwimmingWater

Monday 29 January 2024Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui In our first Pānui for 2024 we meet New Years Honour... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 29 January 2024»

Friday 19 January 2024Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fires located on Racecourse Road in Amberley and on... read more about Smoke from fire at North Canterbury locations – Public Health Warning»

Tags FireHealth warningSmoke

Thursday 18 January 2024Quick Read

Cantabrians are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during what looks set to be a stretch of scorching temperatures... read more about Slip, slop, slap and wrap Cantabrians!»

Tags Health warningHeat

Thursday 18 January 2024Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at the Upper Huts. The warning follows finding... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at the Upper Huts»

Tags Algal bloomHealth warningSwimmingWater

Tuesday 9 January 2024Quick Read

Cantabrians are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during what looks set to be a stretch of scorching temperatures... read more about Watch out for the heat Cantabrians!»

Tags Health warningHeat

Friday 5 January 2024Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus»

Tags Algal bloomHealth warningSwimmingWater

Friday 5 January 2024Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Hood»

Tags Algal bloomHealth warningSwimmingWater

Friday 5 January 2024Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Whitecliffs... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Domain»

Tags Algal bloomHealth warningSwimmingWater

Thursday 21 December 2023Quick Read

Go Well this summer Cantabrians Now that summer’s here, it’s important to be prepared and understand how COVID- 19... read more about Go Well this summer Cantabrians»

Tags Care around the clockCOVID-19Summer holidays

Wednesday 20 December 2023Quick Read

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for Rakahuri | Ashley River at Rangiora-Loburn... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri | Ashley River at Rangiora-Loburn Bridge»

Tags Algal bloomHealth warningSwimmingWater

Tuesday 19 December 2023

Cantabrians are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during what looks set to be a stretch of scorching temperatures... read more about The heat is on for Canterbury!»

Tags Health warningHeat

Monday 18 December 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui In our final Pānui for 2023, an All Black drops in to... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 18 December 2023»

Wednesday 13 December 2023Quick Read

Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau/Uwha River above the Waiau Bridge Te Whatu Ora... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the South Bank Tributary of the Waiau/Uwha River above the Waiau Bridge»

Tags Algal bloomHealth warningSwimmingWater

Wednesday 6 December 2023Quick Read

  Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel Te Mana Ora | Community and Public... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Waikirikiri-Selwyn River at Glentunnel»

Tags Health warningSwimmingWater

Tuesday 5 December 2023Quick Read

  Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at SH1 Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri/Ashley River at SH1»

Tags Health warningSwimmingWater

Monday 4 December 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui In this issue we congratulate Clinical Informatics Lead... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 4 December 2023»

Monday 27 November 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui This week we mark the karakia whakamoemiti (blessing) of... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 27 November 2023»

Monday 20 November 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui There were a couple of significant farewells last week. The... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 20 November 2023»

Friday 17 November 2023Quick Read

Swimmers are being urged to stay up to date on the quality of their favourite Canterbury beaches, lakes and rivers to... read more about Cantabrians urged to check it’s safe to swim this long weekend as many beaches remain unsuitable for swimming»

Tags Akaroa harboursLytteltonPollutionSwimmingWater quality

Monday 13 November 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Therapy dogs seem to spread joy wherever they go, and last... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 13 November 2023»

Monday 6 November 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui It's always great to see our kaimahi (staff) recognised for... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 6 November 2023»

Monday 30 October 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Last week a blessing was held to celebrate the... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 30 October 2023»

Tuesday 24 October 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui A poropororaki (formal farewell) will take place for the... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Tuesday 24 October 2023»

Monday 16 October 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui We celebrated Allied Health, Scientific and Technical... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 16 October 2023»

Monday 9 October 2023Quick Read

In this edition of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Voting is underway in the 2023 General Election. Patients,... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury Pānui Monday 9 October 2023»

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»

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»