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Happy ending to poolside cardiac arrest
Health & wellbeing | 15 Oct 2021When 74-year-old Minh Lengoc visited Jellie Park for his daily swim on 24 May he had no inkling that his heart was about to stop beating.
Cantabrians urged to get vaccinated on Super Saturday
Health & wellbeing | 13 Oct 2021With summer just eight weeks away we need Cantabrians who haven’t already received their COVID-19 vaccinations to get them now, so we can enjoy everything a classic Kiwi summer has to offer.
Gardeners urged to 'gear up' against Legionella
Health & wellbeing | 24 Sep 2021With spring in the air and people getting stuck into their gardens, Te Mana Ora – Community and Public Health is urging gardeners to ‘gear up’ to protect themselves against Legionnaires’ disease.
Visiting Christchurch or Burwood Hospital? Wear a mask
Health & wellbeing | 12 Jul 2021People visiting Christchurch or Burwood Hospital are being asked to wear masks to help stop the spread of viral respiratory illness.
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.