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New study seeking people living with shoulder pain
Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in:
Vacancies
With tags:
research
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volunteers
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medical
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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:
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With tags:
transport
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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:
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With tags:
falls
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prevention
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older people
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injury prevention
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technology
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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:
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children
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women
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prevention
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disease
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immunisation
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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:
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biodiversity
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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:
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With tags:
disasters
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prevention
,
emergencies
,
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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:
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With tags:
water
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safety
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summer
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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:
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With tags:
emergencies
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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:
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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:
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With tags:
Food
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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:
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With tags:
prevention
,
disease
,
campaign
,
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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:
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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:
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With tags:
roadworks
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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:
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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:
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,
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:
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With tags:
prevention
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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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