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.
Wednesday 22 December 2021Quick Read
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after high levels of... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality in Te Roto o Waihora (Lake Ellesmere) at Lakeside Domain»
Wednesday 22 December 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ramon Pink, says there is a risk to public health following the prolonged... read more about Public Health warning – Banks Peninsula tap water»
Tuesday 21 December 2021
This summer, wherever your holidays take you around Aotearoa New Zealand, remember that you can still get free health... read more about Care around the clock available to Cantabrians wherever they go this summer»
Monday 20 December 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update In the last CEO Update of 2021, Peter reflects on the past year – a... read more about CEO Update – Monday 20 December 2021»
Monday 20 December 2021Quick Read
Norma Campbell, Executive Director – Midwifery and Maternity Services Canterbury and West Coast DHBs, is... read more about New Central City Primary Birthing Unit for Christchurch»
Friday 17 December 2021Quick Read
Canterbury’s Regional Public Service Commissioner for Canterbury and the Chatham Islands, Ben Clark, said while... read more about Canterbury’s government agencies team up to support COVID-19 Care in the Community»
Thursday 16 December 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at... read more about Health Warning issued due to algal bloom in Waikirikiri/Selwyn River at Chamberlains Ford»
Tuesday 14 December 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued along the... read more about Health warning removed for algal bloom in a tributary of the Waiau Uwha River near Waiau Township Bridge»
Monday 13 December 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update While Canterbury is well prepared to have visitors from RED areas of New Zealand when... read more about CEO Update – Monday 13 December 2021»
Friday 10 December 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Kaiapoi River/Silverstream between... read more about Health warning issued after algal bloom found in Kaiapoi River/Silverstream between Ohoka Road and Hayson Drive»
Friday 10 December 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 issued after algal bloom found in Pegasus Lake»
Monday 6 December 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update The countdown to Christmas is on. For many, that means entering a period when we have... read more about CEO Update – Monday 6 December 2021»
Saturday 4 December 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 – Potentially toxic algal bloom in Wainono Lagoon»
Friday 3 December 2021Quick Read
Today the Canterbury community has reached the milestone of having 90 percent of our eligible population fully... read more about Canterbury reaches 90 percent fully vaccinated milestone»
Monday 29 November 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update This week we are preparing for more changes including the introduction of the... read more about CEO Update – Monday 29 November 2021»
Wednesday 24 November 2021Quick Read
Our Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning for Waipara River at Boys’ Brigade site Canterbury... read more about Health warning lifted for Waipara River at the Boys’ Brigade site»
Monday 22 November 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update A diverse group of leaders gathered in Christchurch last week to brainstorm ideas and... read more about CEO Update – Monday 22 November 2021»
Friday 19 November 2021
With COVID-19 cases continuing to be reported in the region, Cantabrians are being reminded of the COVID-19 testing... read more about COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Cantabrians»
Thursday 18 November 2021Quick Read
Our Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe recreational water quality at Waipara River at Boys Brigade site»
Wednesday 17 November 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for a tributary of the Waiau Uwha River... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in tributary of Waiau Uwha River at the Waiau Township»
Wednesday 17 November 2021
Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, Canterbury DHB:... read more about Cantabrians urged to get tested after notification of COVID-19 case»
Monday 15 November 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update COVID-19 vaccinations dominate again this week. Peter shares a video produced by some... read more about CEO Update – Monday 15 November 2021»
Monday 8 November 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Peter offers special thanks to everyone who coordinated or supported our response to... read more about CEO Update – Monday 8 November 2021»
Thursday 4 November 2021
Please attribute comment to Tracey Maisey, Canterbury DHB Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) Controller: Following a... read more about Canterbury DHB makes changes to visitor restrictions following sixth day of no new community cases»
Tuesday 2 November 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health Unit is providing the Canterbury community with some practical advice... read more about Health advice following fire at Bromley wastewater treatment plant»
Monday 1 November 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update The DHB’s plans to respond to a resurgence of COVID-19 were put to the test last... read more about CEO Update – Monday 1 November 2021»
Monday 1 November 2021Quick Read
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a public health warning for smoke from the fire at the... read more about Smoke from fire at Bromley wastewater treatment plant»
Monday 1 November 2021Quick Read
With the Ministry of Health confirming the detection of COVID-19 in two new wastewater samples collected in... read more about COVID-19 testing urged in Canterbury following recent wastewater detections»
Monday 1 November 2021
Visitor access to all Canterbury DHB health facilities will remain restricted until at least 11:59pm Thursday 4... read more about Visiting Canterbury DHB facilities still limited, due to COVID-19 cases and Locations of Interest in the region»
Friday 29 October 2021
With COVID-19 cases continuing to be reported in the region, Cantabrians are being reminded of the COVID-19 testing... read more about COVID-19 testing continues to be available for Cantabrians»
Thursday 28 October 2021
With the confirmation of COVID-19 cases in Christchurch, visitor access to all Canterbury DHB health facilities will be... read more about Canterbury DHB updates visitor restrictions following confirmation of COVID-19 cases in region»
Thursday 28 October 2021Quick Read
Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID-19 response, Canterbury DHB:... read more about Cantabrians urged to get tested after notification of two COVID-19 cases»
Tuesday 26 October 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update New Zealand’s highest altitude vaccination clinic was held in Arthur’s Pass last... read more about CEO Update – Tuesday 26 October»
Tuesday 19 October 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)»
Monday 18 October 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update A spectacularly successful Super Saturday saw more than 17,000 Cantabrians roll up... read more about CEO Update – Monday 18 October 2021»
Wednesday 13 October 2021
Please attribute comment to Dr Helen Skinner, Senior Responsible Officer for Canterbury’s COVID-19 response: With... read more about Cantabrians urged to get vaccinated on Super Saturday»
Monday 11 October 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update 16 October is ‘Super Saturday’ across Aotearoa with the goal of vaccinating... read more about CEO Update – Monday 11 October 2021»
Monday 4 October 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Today Peter celebrates our vaccination wins and acknowledges the hard mahi required... read more about CEO Update – Monday 4 October 2021»
Friday 1 October 2021Quick Read
Cantabrians have another opportunity to receive their vaccinations from the comfort of their own vehicles with a... read more about Canterbury’s vaccination roll out accelerates with reopening of drive-through clinic»
Monday 27 September 2021Quick Read
In this edition of the CEO Update Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week and Peter encourages us all... read more about CEO Update – Monday 27 September 2021»
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