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It will be easier for children and adults with sensory sensitivities to use Tūranga with the launch of a new Sensory Hour. During the session, the artificial lighting will be turned off and activities on the Hapori | Community Level 1 space will be kept to a minimum. The area will be partially curtained off…
Inspired by the story of a grieving man following the 2011 Japan tsunami, the organisation behind the River of Flowers project has installed 12 telephones along the river to talk your worries away. “It’s an art installation for our wellbeing,” says Flourish Kia Puāwai Co-Director Michelle Whitaker. “A fun way to do something meaningful as…
Weekly women-only sessions at Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool are proving a hit with up to 195 people attending each week. They are the most popular public session at the pool, which opened its doors last October. Community engagement during the planning stages for the pool showed strong demand for the idea so the Wednesday…
As the balmy days of summer approach all five of Christchurch City Council’s outdoor pools will open on Saturday, 13 November. Norman Kirk Memorial in Lyttelton, Templeton, Te Hāpua Halswell, Waltham and Jellie Park in Burnside offer a safe and affordable way to stay cool and keep fit over the warmer months. Youngsters will also…
Confirmation of two COVID-19 cases in Christchurch is a stark reminder of why people need to follow the public health guidelines and get vaccinated, says Mayor Lianne Dalziel. “The mantra is wear masks, use QR Codes, get a test if you’re not feeling well and get vaccinated. “Unfortunately we knew it was only going to…
When 74-year-old Minh Lengoc visited Jellie Park for his daily swim on 24 May he had no inkling that his heart was about to stop beating. The retired scientist had spent about 45 minutes swimming lengths in the pool – as he did most days – and was gathering up his gear when he went…
With summer just eight weeks away we need Cantabrians who haven’t already received their COVID-19 vaccinations to get them now, so we can enjoy everything a classic Kiwi summer has to offer. Mayor Lianne Dalziel and Christchurch City Councillors give the thumbs up to the nationwide effort to get people vaccinated against COVID-19. That’s the…
With spring in the air and people getting stuck into their gardens, Te Mana Ora – Community and Public Health is urging gardeners to ‘gear up’ to protect themselves against Legionnaires’ disease. Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ramon Pink, says Legionnaires’ disease, caused by legionella bacteria, can start with flu-like symptoms. “You can mistake…
People visiting Christchurch or Burwood Hospital are being asked to wear masks to help stop the spread of viral respiratory illness. Following an increase in viral respiratory illness being seen in the community, Canterbury District Health Board has made changes to visiting for Christchurch and Burwood Hospitals – effective immediately. Summary of key changes for…
Community groups are taking charge of former public pool ‘lifesavers’. Christchurch City Council’s Aquatics team have partnered with the New Zealand Red Cross to provide Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in the community. “While the defibrillators have saved several lives in Council facilities, including poolside and in work areas, they are suitable for community use…
Anyone can “Walk a Mile in a Refugee’s Shoes” during the upcoming Walking Festival. One of the new walks on the opening day – Saturday, 17 April – illustrates the festival’s fresh focus on walks that help people to “Explore/ Hōpara, Learn/Ako and Connect/Hono”. It is among the 50-plus walks on offer between Saturday, 17…
A month of free activities to get Pasifika people moving together is kicking off in Christchurch. The Pasifika Fitness Challenge is being led by the Tangata Atumotu Trust with support from the Ministry of Pacific Peoples and Christchurch City Council. Tangata Atumotu Team Leader, Suli Tuitaupe says the first Pasifika Fitness Challenge, held in November…
A survey of Christchurch residents has provided a snapshot of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people’s sense of wellbeing. The Life in Christchurch Neighbourhoods and Communities 2020 survey is part of a series of surveys that Christchurch City Council does each year to gauge people’s views on what it is like to live in…
People are being warned to stay out of the water and not take shellfish from Glen Bay in Akaroa, following concerns over high levels of faecal bacteria found in a recent sample. Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Dr Ramon Pink says that the water quality is not suitable for recreational activities, including swimming and collecting…
Cantabrians are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during a stretch of sweltering temperatures forecast for the region over the first half of this week. Hot weather is forecast for today through to Wednesday, with MetService predicting maximum temperatures of 29 degrees today, a scorching 36 degrees on Tuesday and 32 degrees on Wednesday….
People and their pets are being urged to avoid stormwater ponds and wetlands in Christchurch as they could contain the potentially toxic algae, cyanobacteria. Christchurch City Council Head of Three Waters and Waste Helen Beaumont says the algae has been confirmed in at least one pond and maybe present in others. “As we head into…
Areas designated by Christchurch City Council as smokefree will soon become vapefree as well. The Council has today voted to amend its Smokefree Public Places Policy to include vaping. This means that parks, playgrounds, bus shelters and the entrances to Council buildings and facilities will become both smokefree and vapefree. “The Canterbury District Health Board…
Outdoor pools will open on Saturday, 14 November, welcoming thousands of water lovers over the summer. All five of the Christchurch City Council’s summer facilities – Norman Kirk Memorial in Lyttelton, Templeton, Te Hāpua Halswell, Waltham and Jellie Park in Burnside – are primed for the seasonal rush, with plans for pool parties and fun…
Health officials are urging that if your long weekend plans involve getting stuck into the garden, you should take extra care when handling potting mix and compost to avoid getting Legionnaires disease. In Canterbury there is typically a spike in cases of Legionnaires in early November, which – according to the Canterbury District Health Board…
Extensive investigations at He Puna Taimoana suggest an electrical interference that caused a customer’s implanted defibrillator to deliver a shock is not caused by equipment used within the hot pools complex. “Electrical engineers have carried out extensive investigations to determine the cause, advising that it is likely that some external source is causing a low…
With the sentencing for the 15 March 2019 mosque attacks beginning today, the Canterbury District Health Board is reminding people who may feel distressed that support is available for them. Canterbury DHB psychiatrist Dr Caroline Bell says the sentencing is likely to cause some people in the community distress. “It’s important we’re aware it is…