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Riverside phones way to talk your worries away
Health & wellbeing | 27 Apr 2022Inspired by the story of a grieving man following the 2011 Japan tsunami, the organisation behind the River of Flowers project has installed 12 telephones along the river to talk your worries away.
Swim sessions removing barriers for women
Health & wellbeing | 23 Feb 2022Weekly women-only sessions at Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool are proving a hit with up to 195 people attending each week.
Cool down at your local outdoor pool
Health & wellbeing, Things to do | 10 Nov 2021As the balmy days of summer approach all five of Christchurch City Council’s outdoor pools will open on Saturday, 13 November.
COVID cases in Christchurch highlight need to get vaccinated
Health & wellbeing | 28 Oct 2021Confirmation of two COVID-19 cases in Christchurch is a stark reminder of why people need to follow the public health guidelines and get vaccinated, says Mayor Lianne Dalziel.
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.