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News: tagged with "prevention"

• The Suicide Closet: Effective suicide interventions for LGBTTIQA+ people

  Posted: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 in: Training With tags: workshop, prevention, suicide, gender, diversity, intervention
  Studies have shown that for members of the rainbow communities thinking about suicide, attempting suicide and dying by suicide is far more common than in the broader population

• 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

• Online Suicide First Aid Training Workshop

  Posted: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in: Training With tags: workshop, suicide, prevention
  A-OK is organising a two-session online Suicide First Aid Training Workshop. Learn a step-by-step guide to help someone who is having suicidal thoughts to consider their options and stay safe

• 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

• New Zealand to stay at Orange as winter continues

  Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: disease, prevention
  Beehive media release: 9th August 2022 New Zealand will remain at the Orange traffic light setting, while hospitalisations remain elevated and pressure on the health system continues through winter

• 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

• Christchurch Alcohol Action Plan Newsletter: December 2021

  Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in: Newsletters With tags: newsletter, alcohol, planning, harm, prevention
  Kia ora and Hari Kirihimete (Merry Christmas) everyone. I hope all of you are planning a well-deserved rest after another challenging year with COVID, lockdowns and being busy at work

• 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

• Health guidance for summer

  Posted: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: health, prevention, information, disease
  Stay safe from COVID-19 during the summer. This guidance from the Ministry of Health can help you prevent or minimise the spread of COVID-19 during what can be a busy social period. Download these COVID-19 key summer health messages [PDF]

• COVID-19 testing urged in Canterbury following recent wastewater detections

  Posted: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: vaccination, disease, prevention
  Canterbury DHB media release: 1st November 2021 It’s important Cantabrians who have any COVID-19 symptoms – no matter how mild – seek a test with the Ministry of Health confirming the detection of COVID-19 in two new wastewater samples collected in Christ

• 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)

• South Brighton bund proves popular

  Posted: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: recreation, prevention, disasters
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 9th August 2021 A newly finished section of bund to reduce flood risk along South Brighton estuary is proving popular with walkers and cyclists. The bund is part of a $12

• Help keep RSV from spreading

  Posted: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: prevention, disease
  A common winter virus called Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is currently spreading across New Zealand. The virus affects all age groups but is especially severe for babies/ pēpi and infants less than one year old

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