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Beware algal blooms in Christchurch ponds and wetlands
Health & wellbeing | 30 Nov 2020People and their pets are being urged to avoid stormwater ponds and wetlands in Christchurch as they could contain the potentially toxic algae, cyanobacteria.
Smokefree areas to become vapefree too
Health & wellbeing | 12 Nov 2020Areas designated by Christchurch City Council as smokefree will soon become vapefree as well.
Outdoor pools open at a single stroke
Health & wellbeing, Things to do | 27 Oct 2020Outdoor pools will open on Saturday, 14 November, welcoming thousands of water lovers over the summer.
Stay safe in the garden this long weekend
Health & wellbeing | 22 Oct 2020Health officials are urging that if your long weekend plans involve getting stuck into the garden, you should take extra care when handling potting mix and compost to avoid getting Legionnaires disease.
Council identifies cause of cardiac device issue
Health & wellbeing | 8 Sep 2020Extensive investigations at He Puna Taimoana suggest an electrical interference that caused a customer’s implanted defibrillator to deliver a shock is not caused by equipment used within the hot pools complex.
Support for those distressed by mosque attacks sentencing
Health & wellbeing | 24 Aug 2020With the sentencing for the 15 March 2019 mosque attacks beginning today, the Canterbury District Health Board is reminding people who may feel distressed that support is available for them.
Moves to tackle alcohol-harm legacy of lockdown
Health & wellbeing | 29 Jun 2020A multi-agency action plan to cut alcohol-related harm is ramping up following an increase in drinking fuelled by COVID-19-induced anxiety, social isolation and job uncertainty.
Shellfish biotoxin discovery prompts health warning
Health & wellbeing | 5 Jun 2020People are being warned against collecting or eating shellfish harvested between Sumner Head and East Head at Okains Bay, including Lyttelton Harbour, because they may contain a nasty toxin.
February to get off to a hot start in Christchurch
Health & wellbeing, Weather | 30 Jan 2020Get your fans, cold drinks and sunblock at the ready – the first few days of February look set to be scorchers.
Boil water notice lifted
Health & wellbeing, Water | 24 Dec 2019The boil water notice for the Rawhiti water supply zone in east Christchurch has been lifted.
Wellbeing Index: Christchurch people feeling more positive
Health & wellbeing | 18 Dec 2019Quality of life ratings in the Greater Christchurch area are at their highest level in seven years, the latest Canterbury Wellbeing Index shows.
Lunch-break fun for Christchurch's city centre workers
Central city, Health & wellbeing | 2 Dec 2019Workers in Christchurch’s city centre are in for some fun surprises this week.
Health warning lifted at Takamatua Bay and Akaroa beach
Health & wellbeing | 27 Nov 2019Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning at Takamatua Bay and Akaroa main beach.
Getting families to Chitter Chatter about emotions
Health & wellbeing | 26 Nov 2019The All Right? campaign is launching a fun new resource to help kids identify and manage their emotions.
Health authorities warn against swimming at Akaroa beach
Health & wellbeing | 22 Nov 2019People are being advised not to swim or eat shellfish from Takamatua Bay or Akaroa main beach because of high levels of faecal bacteria in the water.