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News: tagged with "prevention"

• New study seeking people living with shoulder pain

  Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in: Vacancies With tags: research, volunteers, medical, injury prevention
  A research team from the University of Otago is looking for people aged 35 years or older, with shoulder pain for more than 3 months

• Be safe on Selwyn roads this winter

  Posted: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: transport, road safety, prevention, preparation
  Selwyn District Council media release: 29th May 2023 Selwyn motorists are urged to plan ahead, stay alert, slow down and drop back as winter conditions begin settling in around the district

• Keeping your balance with Nymbl

  Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: falls, prevention, older people, injury prevention, technology, physical activity
  Losing your balance as you age is a big injury risk, so ACC have launched the Nymbl app to help older New Zealanders (aged 50 and over) prevent falls and fractures. Falls are the most common cause of injury in Aotearoa, making up 39 percent of all claims

• Hapu mama and young children encouraged to get their pertussis vaccinations

  Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: children, women, prevention, disease, immunisation, vaccination
  Pertussis vaccinations are free and so important for hapū mama and young children, says Nikki Turner - Medical Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre

• Rock riffle to help fish movement, diversity, and abundance

  Posted: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: biodiversity, prevention, waterways
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 6th March 2023 A naturalised rock riffle being installed in the Ōtākaro-Avon River near Mona Vale Homestead will help native and sport fish easily move to and from the river’s upper catchment

• Smart fire sensors for McHughs Forest Park

  Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: disasters, prevention, emergencies, technology
  Selwyn District Council media release: 15th February 2023 New sensor technology designed to detect fires in real-time will soon be available in McHughs Forest Park near Darfield, as the Council begins piloting the technology on its reserves

• Remember to ‘Prep, Check and Know’ before you go near the water

  Posted: Thursday, November 17, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, safety, summer, harm, injury prevention
  Environment Canterbury media release: 17th November 2022 The Canterbury/ Waitaha region is home to numerous and diverse waterways, from coastal areas through to braided rivers and inland lakes

• Completed stormwater and flooding improvements futureproof West Kaiapoi

  Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: emergencies, prevention, water
  Waimakariri District Council media release: 26th October 2022 Work has now finished on a new pumping station on Otaki Street, signalling the completion of a major portion of the Stormwater and Flooding Improvements 'Shovel Ready' project in Kaiapoi

• Bottle Lake Forest Park protected by hi-tech fire detection network

  Posted: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: emergencies, prevention, technology, recreation, parks
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 12th September 2022 Cutting-edge technology is reducing the risk of a fire in one of Christchurch’s most popular recreational spots – Waitākiri Bottle Lake Forest Park

• Consumers urged not to eat illegal mussels

  Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: Food, safety, prevention
  Ministry for Primary Industries media release: 17th August 2022 New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is urging consumers not to eat mussels being sold illegally at independent retailers or online

• Kiwis urged to ‘Stick it to hep C'

  Posted: Thursday, July 28, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: prevention, disease, campaign, intervention
  Beehive media release: 28th July 2022 Today Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall is launching a national hepatitis C awareness campaign to mark World Hepatitis Day

• New mask exemption card to remove uncertainty

  Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: identity, disease, prevention
  Beehive media release: 27th April 2022 People who have genuine reasons for not being able to wear a face mask can access a new personalised exemption card from the end of May, Minister for COVID-19 Response Chris Hipkins and Minister for Disability Issues

• Construction to start on next stage of Kaiapoi "Shovel Ready" project

  Posted: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: roadworks, water, emergencies, prevention
  Waimakariri District Council media release: 7th March 2022 The Kaiapoi Stormwater and Flooding Improvements project continues to progress, with the first major stage of construction well underway on Otaki Street, Porters Place, Chapman Place and Ashley Pl

• Flood protection planning for Springfield

  Posted: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: emergencies, prevention, community engagement
  Selwyn District Council media release: 1st March 2022 A door-to-door assessment of every house in Springfield will help the Council to plan future flood protection for Springfield

• New Zealanders advised to get boosted and keep doing the basics well

  Posted: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: prevention, disease, immunisation, vaccination
  Ministry of Health media release: 16th February 2022 The best thing New Zealanders can do as we move into Phase 2 of our response to the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is get boosted and give each other some space, said Director General of Health, Dr Ashley

• Surgical masks introduced for all DHB staff and visitors

  Posted: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: prevention, disease, health, services
  Under the RED setting, it’s business as usual with surgery and outpatient appointments going ahead, and only minor changes expected for visiting hours at Canterbury DHB hospitals

• Boaties and kayakers reminded to use a loo this summer

  Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, prevention, safety, disease, recreation, hygiene
  Environment Canterbury media release: 15th December 2021 As the weather warms up and more people head to our lakes, people are being reminded to use the public toilets provided – including boaties and kayakers

• Surfers reminded to use a board leash

  Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, prevention, safety, recreation
  Environment Canterbury media release: 15th December 2021 Surfers are being reminded to wear a board leash when out on the water this summer, after a small number have been observed surfing without leashes on very busy days in Sumner

• Alcohol and the holidays

  Posted: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: prevention, support, harm, alcohol
  2021 has been a pretty stressful year and with the holiday season upon us, many are looking forward to taking time out to relax, be with friends and family and enjoy some summer fun and parties

• Serious Injury Outcome Indicators 2000–2020 released

  Posted: Thursday, October 28, 2021 in: Resources and Information With tags: harm, workplace, Report, injury prevention
  Serious injury outcome indicators released by StatsNZ show trends in fatal, serious non-fatal, and serious (fatal and non-fatal) injuries for the whole population, Māori, and children (aged under 15 years)

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