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Moana Va: Navigators of Pacific Pride
Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: health, Rainbow, pacific, Community Groups
Moana Vā are a Pacific Collective addressing the need for a tangible community connection, support, advocacy, and mentorship for Pacific Rainbow LGBTQIA+ MVPFAFF+ (mahu, vakasalewa, palopa, fa’afafine, akava’ine, fakaleiti /leiti, fakafifine) communities
E-learning course: Oral and intravenous vitamin C use in health care
Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in: Training With tags: Professional Development, health, care, Training
Over the last few decades there has been increased interest and renewed research into the role of vitamin C in acute and chronic conditions such as infection and cancer
Updated Integrated Planning Guide v3.2: A holiday treat
Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: planning, recovery, health in all policies, maori
Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou - Seasons greetings for Christmas and the New Year
Can I swim here? Check the water quality before you get in
Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: recreation, swimming, water, safety, health, pets
Environment Canterbury media release: 14th December 2022 Waitaha/Canterbury has some stunning swim spots to cool off during hot summer days, but it’s important to be aware of water quality issues and how to stay informed
Introducing the Equally Well See Us campaign
Posted: Thursday, December 8, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: awareness, mental health, discrimination, campaign, services
People who experience mental health and addiction issues are two-to-three times more likely to die prematurely - because they have poorer access to health support and services, and consequently significantly poorer health outcomes
Land Air Water Aotearoa (LAWA) connects you with New Zealand's environment
Posted: Thursday, December 1, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: environment, environmental health, data, information
Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) has been established by like-minded organisations with a view to helping local communities find the balance between using natural resources and maintaining their quality and availability
Registered Nurse needed at Te Puawaitanga ki Otautahi Trust
Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in: Vacancies With tags: vacancies, children, maori, health, services
Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust (TPKOT) is looking for a Tamariki Ora Well Child Registered Nurse to join their organisation
Survey provides interesting snapshot of Christchurch
Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in: Resources and Information With tags: survey, Report, health, wellbeing, Community
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 19th October 2022 A biennial survey has cast light on how the global pandemic and rising living costs are affecting the quality of life of people in New Zealand’s biggest cities, including Christchurch
Locally improved app and website offer easy ways to age better
Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in: Resources and Information With tags: technology, older adults, health, wellbeing
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand media release: 17th October 2022 An updated app and website are being launched to help people stay stronger for longer and add life to their years. The free and easy to use digital service is called LifeCurve™
Kiwis turning to cheaper processed foods urged to watch for salt
Posted: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in: Resources and Information With tags: nutrition, health
Heart Foundation of NZ media release: 13th September 2022 The foods we eat play a key role in our health and wellbeing
Save the Emergency Department for emergencies
Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: health, services, information, advice
Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Cantebury media release: 16th August 2022 Large numbers of people presenting at Canterbury’s Urgent Care facilities and the Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department means people with non-urgent conditions are having to wait
Canterbury Health in All Policies Newsletter: August 2022
Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in: Newsletters With tags: health in all policies, health determinants, healthy cities, newsletter
The 1st of July marked the first day of Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora | Māori Health Authority
JobConnect: A supported employment service from Comcare
Posted: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in: Resources and Information With tags: employment, support, services, mental health
The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand has stated that 33 percent of mental health service users in Aotearoa New Zealand, did not apply for jobs because they expected discrimination
Participants wanted for the BREAD Study
Posted: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in: Vacancies With tags: volunteers, nutrition, research, Gut Health
A research team from the University of Otago, Christchurch is seeking volunteers to be part of a study looking at the impact of dietary fibre in bread on gut health
Listen to the new MANDATE NZ podcast
Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in: Resources and Information With tags: mens health, podcast
Is it true that men don’t like to talk about their feelings? This has been one of those statements that A-OK NZ hear over and over again in their workshops that men do not like to talk about their feelings and distress
Alternate sites for organics processing plant need more investigation
Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: environmental health, waste, management
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 28th April 2022 Christchurch City Council has agreed in principle that it will relocate the organics processing plant in Bromley to an alternative location
Volunteers needed for constipation and IBS research
Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2022 in: Vacancies With tags: volunteers, health, research, Gut Health
A research team at the University of Otago Christchurch are looking for volunteers who have constipation or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) to be part of a study
Canterbury Health in All Policies Newsletter: March 2022
Posted: Friday, March 25, 2022 in: Newsletters With tags: health determinants, healthy cities, newsletter, health in all policies, Climate Change, Report, built environment
With widespread COVID-19 in New Zealand, the impact of the pandemic on multiple social determinants of health is clear. The COVID-19 pandemic is a threat multiplier, taking existing social problems, and compounding their force
Pae ora (Healthy Futures) one step closer for Maori
Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: maori, health, services
Beehive media release: 15th March 2022 Minister of Health Andrew Little and Associate Minister of Health (Māori Health) Peeni Henare have today marked a further step in Aotearoa New Zealand’s health reforms with the interim Māori Health Authority (iMHA)
Government launches free telehealth service to provide 24/7 abortion support
Posted: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: health, services, technology
Beehive media release: 23rd February 2022 A new national abortion telehealth service called Decide is the latest milestone in improving abortion services, Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today

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