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Council lifesavers find new home in community
Health & wellbeing | 6 May 2021Community groups are taking charge of former public pool ‘lifesavers’.
Explore all avenues for Walking Festival connections
Health & wellbeing, Things to do | 26 Mar 2021Anyone can “Walk a Mile in a Refugee’s Shoes” during the upcoming Walking Festival.
Pasifika Fitness Challenge kicks off in Christchurch
Health & wellbeing, Things to do | 2 Mar 2021A month of free activities to get Pasifika people moving together is kicking off in Christchurch.
Life in Christchurch still good despite pandemic
Health & wellbeing | 12 Feb 2021A survey of Christchurch residents has provided a snapshot of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people’s sense of wellbeing.
Health warning over swimming in Akaroa’s Glen Bay
Health & wellbeing | 26 Jan 2021People are being warned to stay out of the water and not take shellfish from Glen Bay in Akaroa, following concerns over high levels of faecal bacteria found in a recent sample.
Sweltering heat in Christchurch prompts health warning
Health & wellbeing | 25 Jan 2021Cantabrians are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during a stretch of sweltering temperatures forecast for the region over the first half of this week.
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.