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• Action plan to tackle alcohol-related harm

  Posted: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: planning, alcohol, harm, injury prevention, policy
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 15th August 2018 A city free from alcohol-related harm is the vision behind a new strategy launched in Christchurch

• Council finalises upgrade plan for 72 wells

  Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2018 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, safety, prevention
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 7th August 2018 Work to improve the security of the Christchurch’s water supply is moving forward, with the approach confirmed for upgrading 72 of the city’s wells

• Mental Health Foundation In Touch update: April 2018

  Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2018 in: Newsletters With tags: mental health, newsletter, fundraising, physical activity, bullying, prevention, maori
  In this issue of In Touch: We speak with Gina Giordani from the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) on her experience with mental illness and how it's fueled her passion to help others

• Vaccination our best shot to avoid the flu

  Posted: Thursday, April 12, 2018 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: disease, health, prevention
  NZ Beehive media release: 12th April 2018 Health Minister Dr David Clark has rolled up his sleeve today for his influenza vaccination as part of the annual campaign that kicked off last week

• Lifeline expands to offer text support for those in distress

  Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in: Resources and Information With tags: support, services, suicide, prevention
  Lifeline media release: 21st March 2018 Lifeline announces the launch of its free text support service – HELP (4357) as part of its suicide prevention strategy to increase access to support for people in distress

• New storage basins aimed at easing flood risk

  Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2018 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, disasters, prevention, environmental health
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 15th March 2018 Work will soon begin on boosting storm water storage in Hendersons Basin to reduce the flood risk along the Heathcote River

• City Council agrees to temporarily chlorinate water

  Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2018 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, prevention, safety, disease
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 25th January 2018 Christchurch’s drinking water will be temporarily treated with chlorine while work is fast-tracked on improving the security of the city’s well heads

• Well inspections reveal water contamination risk

  Posted: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, safety, prevention
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 23rd January 2018 New engineering assessments of Christchurch’s wells have revealed some of them may be susceptible to contamination, particularly in heavy rainfall events

• Update from White Ribbon: October 2017

  Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in: Newsletters With tags: newsletter, violence, prevention, abuse, awareness
  Dear White Ribbon Supporter Please find a quick update on these key aspects of the White Ribbon Campaign: Launch of the White Ribbon Campaign 2017 Resources White Ribbon Workshops White Ribbon Ride Events 2017 Resources are all available now O

• Activity and Nutrition Aotearoa eUpdate 225

  Posted: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 in: Newsletters With tags: newsletter, nutrition, physical activity, urban design, falls, prevention, forum
  Research Commentary on Cancer and Obesity Research A diet high in energy dense foods (those high in fats and/or added sugars and/or low in fibre) contribute to increasing rates of obesity globally

• Short-term flooding solution for Southshore

  Posted: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 in: Resources and Information With tags: emergencies, prevention, water
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 10th October 2017 Christchurch City Council has agreed on a short-term plan for protecting properties in an area of Southshore and South New Brighton vulnerable to tidal flooding

• White Ribbon Newsletter: October 2017

  Posted: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 in: Newsletters With tags: newsletter, violence, prevention, abuse
  White Ribbon’s annual campaign promotes respectful relationships – to prevent men’s violence against women. It’s a community effort that educates, increases awareness and builds commitment to respectful behaviour

• Even one drink could push you over the limit

  Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: transport, safety, alcohol, injury prevention
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 12th December 2016 Had a drink after work and wondering if you’re still okay to drive home? Don’t

• Steady as you go exercise classes to prevent falls

  Posted: Wednesday, March 02, 2016 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: Training, exercise, Courses, injury prevention, older people
  Falls are not a natural part of ageing - falls are preventable! Falls are the most common cause of injury in older people. One-third of people over the age of 65 fall each year, and half of people over 80 fall each year

• Safer Winter Driving tips from the NZ Transport Agency

  Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in: Resources and Information With tags: safety, prevention, transport
  For road travellers, it is timely to remind you that winter can be the most dangerous time of the year. Wet weather, fog, ice and snow can have serious consequences and these conditions can hit anywhere at any time during winter