Category Archives: Health

We’re all right, aren’t we?

All right is a social marketing campaign gathering together people’s ideas on what makes them feel good and sharing these.

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Report aids planning for community recovery after disasters

The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation has produced a research report into how communities adapt after a disaster. The report is written from the perspective of those communities and will assist other communities around the world with recovery planning.

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Mothers’ Day Fun Run at Rugby Park

Location: Rugby Park, Malvern StreetTime: 12 May, starts at 10:00am Description: Five kilometre fun run and walk, raising money for the Heart Foundation’s Go Red for Women Campaign. Crusaders present. Register online on the Jennian website. Costs $20 to enter, … Continue reading

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Workshops to cope with loss and possibilities

Workshops are being run Christchurch in April and May to assist individuals and organisations to cope with the longer term mental health consequences of the earthquakes.

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Awards for health volunteers

The Minister of Health is introducing Volunteer Awards to recognise the individuals and teams who demonstrate outstanding dedication and commitment to health services in New Zealand.

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Trauma release technique April 6

Fiona Young is a registered Physiotherapist offering to teach people a trauma release technique for free so that she can gain my TRE level 2 registration. If you would like to experience this technique and do not mind groupwork or … Continue reading

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Health warning over remaining silt

The remains of liquefaction lurking under Christchurch houses is causing health problems but can be removed courtesy of insurance companies.

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Whakamana Hauora day promotes health

Rehua Marae at 79 Springfield Road is holding its first Whakamana Hauora day on February 27 to uplift Māori health and wellbeing through Kōrero and Mātauranga.

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Free counselling for women

The Women’s Centre in Colombo Street is offering free counselling with qualified counsellors and counsellors who are in the process of being trained. Up to 20 hours of counselling is possible but spaces are limited. Phone 371 7414 or email … Continue reading

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Drat the rats

Rats are a growing problem in a city with unattended buildings and abandoned houses. If rats are coming from, or breeding in, a specific source (e.g. a poultry house, shed / garage with rubbish, food premises) contact the Council Action … Continue reading

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Tai Chi classes at Rutland St Church

Presbyterian Support hosts tai chi classes run by tutor Mary Allison on Monday mornings from 10.30am. Costs are $5 per session. For more information telephone 342 8846

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Midwives open rebuilt premises soon

The College of Midwives will officially open their new National Office building in Manchester Street in St Albans this week. The brick building on the site was damaged in the earthquakes and has now been rebuilt in a very different … Continue reading

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