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Sponge Cities: Can they help us survive more intense rainfall?
Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in:
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Climate Change
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research
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Report
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environmental health
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water
,
emergencies
A major new research report from the Helen Clark Foundation and WSP in New Zealand is recommending a series of actions to respond to the escalating impacts of climate change-induced extreme rainfall events
Free mental health programme hits the one million mark
Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in:
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support
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Beehive media release: 21st August 2023 The Government’s mental health and addiction programme Access and Choice has hit the one millionth support session since it started delivering services in 2020, Health Minister Ayesha Verrall has announced
Council approves changes that simplify rules to manage water quality
Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in:
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Environment Canterbury media release: 21st August 2023 Council has approved new rules that will streamline the consents process and strengthen restrictions on some activities to improve water quality across significant parts of the region
End of COVID restrictions doesn’t end disabled people’s right to health
Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in:
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health
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Te Kāhui Tika Tangata | Human Rights Commission media release: 16th August 2023 The last of the COVID protections may have lifted, but disabled people still have the right to health and the right to support, says Kaihautū Tika Hauātanga Disability Rights
InnerBoy: New men-tool health app
Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in:
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She Is Not Your Rehab is excited to announce of the launch of innerBoy. This is a revolutionary mobile application designed to support men in healing from the profound impacts of intergenerational trauma and abuse and is FREE for all tāne in Aotearoa
Volunteers needed for study on plant protein and heart health for Maori
Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in:
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Volunteers are need for a Lincoln University study investigating the effects of hemp protein on blood pressure and cardiovascular health
Volunteers need to understand experiences of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest for Māori living in rural areas
Posted: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in:
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maori
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health
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support
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families
Researchers at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) would like to understand the experiences of Māori who live rurally and experienced an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest within the past five (5) years, and their whānau
Burn 'Warmer Cheaper' this winter to improve Canterbury's air quality
Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in:
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health
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mental wellbeing
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resources
Environment Canterbury media release: 26th June 2023 As the infamous Canterbury frosts start to bite, people across the region are firing up their wood burners to stay warm
Volunteers needed for study on mānuka honey and digestive health
Posted: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in:
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volunteers
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research
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health
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Gut Health
A research team from the University of Otago, Christchurch is looking for people with indigestion and other digestive symptoms to participate in a 10-week research study investigating the digestive health effects of consuming mānuka honey
Volunteers needed for whole grains research
Posted: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in:
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A research team at the University of Otago are looking for volunteers who have type 2 diabetes to be part of a study. They are looking at whether eating wholegrain foods helps improve blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes
People encouraged to prioritise winter wellness
Posted: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in:
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Winter is coming and Hato Hone St John is encouraging people to focus on prioritising winter wellness to avoid becoming seriously ill over the colder months
Young people experiencing acute mental distress need age-appropriate care
Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in:
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research
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young people
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services
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Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission media release: 17th May 2023 Too many young people experiencing acute mental distress are being admitted to adult inpatient mental health services, and this practice needs to stop
Cure Kids’ third State of Child Health Report spotlights urgent health priorities
Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in:
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child health
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families
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care
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health
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equity
Cure Kids media release: 16th May 2023 Cure Kids’ "State of Child Health in Aotearoa New Zealand" report reveals the inequitable and worsening burden of diseases, including respiratory conditions, and rheumatic fever and heart disease for our tamariki
Why does menopause increase the risk of heart disease?
Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in:
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women
,
health
As part of a focus on women's heart health in May 2023, the NZ Heart Foundation Medical Director, Dr Gerry Devlin, addresses the issue of heart disease risk factors and menopause
Veterans need for study on alternative medicine for pain and distress
Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2023 in:
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research
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health
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Kia ora The University of Otago have found from their health research surveys that veterans have more problems than the general population in mobility, self-care, carrying out usual activities, and pain or discomfort
Get support from Tamaiti Healthy Homes
Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in:
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health
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families
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maori
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Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust and Tangata Atumotu Trust provide the Tamaiti Healthy Homes service for low income aiga and whānau who live in cold, damp and unhealthy homes
New Hato Hone St John Health Shuttle Service
Posted: Friday, January 20, 2023 in:
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transport
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services
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Hato Hone St John: 19th January 2023 Hato Hone St John has launched a new Health Shuttle service this week. This shuttle service is available throughout Christchurch to assist people getting to their medical appointments in the Christchurch area
Report an environmental incident on Snap, Send, Solve
Posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 in:
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emergencies
,
technology
Environment Canterbury media release: 18th January 2023 Have you spotted a pit of rubbish on fire? Seen a sizeable sheen of oil in a stream? Noticed chemicals spilt on the roadside? Report it so we can sort it! If an environmental incident seems time cr
Moana Va: Navigators of Pacific Pride
Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in:
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Rainbow
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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:
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Professional Development
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health
,
care
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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
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