Read all of the latest Canterbury DHB (CDHB) media releases. For media contacts and guidelines, see information for media.
Saturday 4 February 2023Quick Read
From 8.24pm – 9.19pm on Friday 3 February a network power outage caused a power cut to Christchurch Hospital.... read more about Christchurch Hospital power outage – staff reverted to tried and true ‘hands on’ care»
Wednesday 1 February 2023Quick Read
Issued: 1 February 2023 Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health is reminding Cantabrians to keep cool and hydrated as... read more about Canterbury set to sizzle heading into the long weekend»
Tuesday 31 January 2023Quick 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 Te Roto o Wairewa-Lake Forsyth»
Wednesday 25 January 2023Quick Read
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health is urging Cantabrians to keep cool and hydrated during what looks set to be a... read more about Here comes the heat!»
Tuesday 24 January 2023Quick Read
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for the Rakahuri/Ashley River at SH1. The warning... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Rakahuri / Ashley River at SH1»
Tuesday 10 January 2023Quick Read
Advice issued 10 January 2023. Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning for Cass... read more about Health Warning – Health Warning lifted for Cass Bay»
Friday 30 December 2022Quick Read
Please see new advice issued on 10 January 2023. Advice issued 30 December 2022. Te Mana Ora | Community and Public... read more about Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality at Cass Bay»
Friday 23 December 2022Quick Read
If you thought planning and cooking a Christmas meal for the whānau was a big undertaking, spare a thought for... read more about Serving up a festive treat for Canterbury patients»
Thursday 22 December 2022Quick Read
Te Mana Ora l Community and Public Health are urging swimmers to do their bit to stop bugs and infections from getting... read more about All fun and no germs in the pool this summer»
Wednesday 21 December 2022
Now that summer’s here, it’s important to be prepared and understand how COVID- 19 might affect your holiday break.... read more about Cantabrians urged to ‘have a safe-as summer’»
Tuesday 20 December 2022Quick Read
Te Whatu Ora in Waitaha is asking people to urgently return any items of medical equipment they have borrowed but no... read more about People asked to urgently return any items of medical equipment they have borrowed»
Monday 19 December 2022
As originally published by Archives New Zealand on Monday 19 December 2022... read more about Chief Archivist notifies public of privacy incident»
Thursday 15 December 2022
The final day for the Orchard Road COVID-19 Testing Centre will be tomorrow, Friday December 16. Becky Hickmott,... read more about Closure of Orchard Road COVID-19 Testing Centre»
Tuesday 13 December 2022Quick Read
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri Selwyn River at Whitecliffs... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri Selwyn River at Whitecliffs Domain»
Friday 2 December 2022
To be attributed to Dr Greg Hamilton, Canterbury General Manager Specialist Mental Health Service, Te Whatu Ora.... read more about Tupuna services to cease and sights set on new ways of working to support tāngata whaiora»
Tuesday 29 November 2022Quick Read
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Te Roto o Wairewa... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Te Roto o Wairewa – Lake Forsyth»
Friday 18 November 2022Quick Read
Due to medical staff shortages, there may be longer wait times than usual for people seeking less urgent care at... read more about Unless it’s an emergency, expect delays at Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department this weekend»
Wednesday 16 November 2022Quick Read
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning for Waikirikiri Selwyn River at Glentunnel. The... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Waikirikiri Selwyn River at Glentunnel»
Wednesday 16 November 2022Quick Read
Leaky underground water pipes are being replaced this week on The Princess Margaret Hospital site in Christchurch. The... read more about Essential repairs to water pipes at The Princess Margaret Hospital»
Thursday 3 November 2022Quick Read
Te Mana Ora Community and Public Health, part of Te Whatu Ora National Public Health has the following public health... read more about Public Health advisory – smoke from the fire near Woodend/Pegasus Town»
Wednesday 2 November 2022Quick Read
Te Mana Ora Community and Public Health, part of Te Whatu Ora National Public Health Service, has issued a health... read more about Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus»
Monday 31 October 2022Quick Read
Seven Canterbury vape retailers have been fined after failing controlled purchase operations (CPO) in August and... read more about Fines issued for seven Christchurch vaping product retailers»
Friday 28 October 2022
Media statement by Hon Andrew Little and Hon Peeni Henare | Pānui pāpāho na te Honore Andrew Little me te Honore... read more about First nationwide health plan to deliver healthy futures for New Zealanders – Te Rautaki Hauora ā-motu tuatahi hei whakaū i te ora mo te katoa o Aotearoa»
Thursday 20 October 2022Quick Read
With the long weekend in our sights, Cantabrians are being encouraged to be prepared for their health care needs over... read more about Healthcare information for Labour Weekend in Canterbury»
Thursday 13 October 2022Quick Read
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae... read more about Health Warning for Algal Bloom at Te Roto o Wairewa/ Lake Forsyth»
Wednesday 28 September 2022
The Emergency Department and Canterbury’s Urgent Care facilities are currently under significant pressure says Norma... read more about Christchurch’s Emergency Department and Urgent Care Clinics will be stretched into early next week»
Tuesday 27 September 2022Quick Read
Spring is the perfect time to be out in the garden. It’s also unfortunately the time when gardeners are most at risk... read more about Protect yourself against Legionnaires’ disease this spring»
Friday 16 September 2022Quick Read
Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury has relaxed its visitor policy across all its facilities. Key changes include: Visiting... read more about Waitaha Canterbury Hospitals relax visitor restrictions»
Monday 12 September 2022Quick Read
Save the Emergency Department for Emergencies People in Canterbury are being reminded to save ED for emergencies, due... read more about Save the Emergency Department for Emergencies»
Monday 12 September 2022Quick Read
Ngāi Tūāhuriri has gifted a special name – Kurawaka: Waipapa – for Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury’s new... read more about New community maternity unit gifted special name – Kurawaka: Waipapa»
Friday 2 September 2022Quick Read
Rural hospitals at Ellesmere, Waikari and Darfield are planned to reopen on 31 October 2022. The closure of the rural... read more about Reopening Waitaha’s rural hospitals»
Thursday 1 September 2022Quick Read
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Te Roto o Wairewa (Lake Forsyth)»
Thursday 25 August 2022Quick Read
When every vaccination matters As case numbers and hospitalisations begin to decline, and the warmer months approach,... read more about When every vaccination matters»
Thursday 28 July 2022Quick Read
People warned to stay away from beaches, rivers and floodwaters Te Mana Ora (Community and Public Health) is warning... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury – People warned to stay away from beaches, rivers and floodwaters»
Tuesday 19 July 2022
Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury makes changes to visitor policy to protect vulnerable patients To ease pressure on the... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury makes changes to visitor policy to protect vulnerable patients»
Tuesday 19 July 2022Quick Read
Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for the Selwyn River... read more about Health Warning lifted for Algal Bloom in Selwyn (Waikirikiri) River at Glentunnel»
Tuesday 19 July 2022Quick Read
Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury has announced a redesign for the Healthy Lifestyles programme for our district. The... read more about Healthy Lifestyles programme redesigned»
Thursday 14 July 2022Quick Read
Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury’s Te Mana Ora unit has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green... read more about Health Warning for Algal Bloom at Te Roto o Wairewa/ Lake Forsyth»
Thursday 14 July 2022
New measures to alleviate the pressure on health services in Waitaha are being put in place, says Dr Peter Bramley,... read more about Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury to postpone outpatient appointments to free up staff to work in acute care»
Wednesday 13 July 2022Quick Read
Omicron, new COVID-19 subvariants, flu and other respiratory illnesses, are putting additional significant pressure on... read more about Canterbury rural hospitals update»
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