Public Health

Wednesday 2 October 2024Quick Read

Warmer weather and daylight saving bring many Kiwis out into the garden. However, it’s also unfortunately the time... read more about Health officials urge Kiwis to beware of bacteria in potting mix and compost»

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Thursday 22 June 2023Quick Read

Buller Health’s health care services will be temporarily operating at reduced capacity with changes to some of our... read more about Alternate care plans in place as Buller Health services temporarily operating at reduced capacity»

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Tuesday 10 May 2022Quick Read

While the country in “Orange” is slightly more relaxed, it is still very important to do what we can to stay well,... read more about Stay safe under Orange»

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Friday 25 February 2022Quick Read

There has been a decision to relocate the 10 residents who live at the Ziman House rest home within Reefton Hospital... read more about Temporary relocation of Reefton’s Ziman House residents»

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Thursday 10 February 2022

Please attribute to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller – West Coast DHB Buller Health has now relocated all health... read more about Health advice during Buller flooding event – update 2»

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Saturday 5 February 2022

Please attribute to Lee Harris, Duty Public Information Manager, West Coast DHB West Coast weather event update,... read more about West Coast weather event update, Saturday 5 February 7pm»

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Saturday 5 February 2022

Please attribute to Lee Harris, Duty Public Information Manager, West Coast DHB West Coast weather event update,... read more about West Coast weather event update, Saturday 5 February 12.30pm»

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Friday 4 February 2022

Please attribute to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller – West Coast DHB Today our West Coast DHB teams have again... read more about Health advice during severe weather event – update 4»

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Friday 4 February 2022Quick Read

Buller Health is relocating health services to the Holcim site on 901 Cape Fowlwind Road, Cape Fowlwind. While... read more about ** BULLER HEALTH IS EVACUATING **»

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Thursday 3 February 2022

Please attribute to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller – West Coast DHB Today our West Coast DHB teams have continued... read more about Health advice during severe weather event – update 3»

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Friday 28 January 2022Quick Read

The Community and Public Health division of West Coast District Health Board has issued a public health warning... read more about PUBLIC HEALTH WARNING – MARINE BIOTOXIN IN SHELLFISH»

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Tuesday 18 January 2022Quick Read

The addition of a West Coast location of interest to the Ministry of Health’s website offers a timely reminder of the... read more about West Coast location of interest offers a timely reminder to follow public health advice»

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Wednesday 21 July 2021

Wednesday 21 July 2021 – 6.00pm Please attribute comment to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller, West Coast DHB... read more about Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 5»

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Tuesday 20 July 2021

Tuesday 20 July 2021 – 6.00pm Please attribute comment to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller, West Coast DHB ... read more about Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 4»

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Sunday 18 July 2021

Sunday 18 July 2021 – 8.00pm  Please attribute comment to Philip Wheble, Incident Controller, West Coast DHB... read more about Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 2»

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Sunday 18 July 2021

Westport Buller Health evacuated 11 patients last night to Club Buller in Queen Street. An additional six patients were... read more about Health advice following West Coast Floods – Update 1 – Sunday 18 July 11.30am»

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Sunday 18 July 2021Quick Read

As flood waters have continued to rise in many areas, a precautionary Boil Water Notice has been put in place by the... read more about ***BOIL WATER NOTICE IN PLACE FOR WESTPORT, CARTERS BEACH & SURROUNDS***»

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Saturday 17 July 2021Quick Read

Due to rising flood waters, eleven patients, staff and supplies from Buller Health have relocated to Club Buller in... read more about ***BULLER HEALTH HAS BEEN EVACUATED***»

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Friday 28 May 2021Quick Read

Due to the community outbreak of COVID-19 in Victoria, anyone who has travelled to and spent time in the Greater... read more about Melbourne travellers asked to get tested and self-isolate»

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Tuesday 16 February 2021Quick Read

With the recent changes to the national Alert Levels, the most important thing for the public to do right now is to... read more about Changes to national Alert Levels a timely reminder to follow COVID-19 protocols»

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Thursday 13 August 2020Quick Read

Please attribute comment to Dr Graham Roper, Medical Director – West Coast District Health Board Following New... read more about West Coast DHB makes changes to visiting at its facilities following Alert level 2 announcement»

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Thursday 11 June 2020Quick Read

Under Alert Level 1, the public can expect to see fewer restrictions in place in terms of physical distancing... read more about Updated visitor guidance under COVID-19 Alert Level 1 for West Coast DHB facilities»

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Friday 5 June 2020Quick Read

West Coast DHB has created QR codes for use with the NZ COVID Tracer App and you will be able to find posters at the... read more about If you have the NZ COVID Tracer App, you can now scan as you enter West Coast DHB facilities»

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Friday 22 May 2020Quick Read

West Coast DHB’s Manager Integrated Health Services – Northern, Deborah Wright today said that although there are... read more about Buller residents can continue to access their health care teams during COVID-19 alert level two»

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Friday 22 May 2020Quick Read

West Coast DHB’s COVID-19 community-based assessment centres (CBACs) have reduced their hours and are now open on... read more about West Coast DHB’s COVID-19 community-based assessment centres reduce hours of operation»

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Tuesday 12 May 2020Quick Read

West Coast DHB will continue undertaking COVID-19 sentinel testing as part of its response to the current pandemic to... read more about West Coast DHB to continue mobile COVID-19 sentinel testing across the Coast»

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Friday 1 May 2020Quick Read

West Coast DHB will be undertaking COVID-19 sentinel testing in Reefton and Springs Junction on Tuesday, 5 May 2020,... read more about West Coast DHB to start further mobile COVID-19 sentinel testing on the Coast»

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Thursday 30 April 2020Quick Read

West Coast DHB General Manager Philip Wheble today said that under alert level three, the West Coast Health System... read more about Restrictions remain in place during alert level three to protect the West Coast community»

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Thursday 30 April 2020Quick Read

As we settle into Alert Level 3, sticking to our bubble and staying home unless you need to go out is still our best... read more about Updated visitor guidance under COVID-19 Alert Level 3 for West Coast DHB facilities»

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Monday 20 April 2020

People needing regular ongoing prescriptions can be reassured these are still available by ringing their general... read more about Needing a prescription for your regular medicines?»

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Monday 20 April 2020Quick Read

West Coast DHB’s Home and Community Support Services team has continued to provide support to clients across the... read more about Home and Community Support Workers continue to provide care during COVID-19 Alert Level 4»

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Thursday 9 April 2020Quick Read

As announced by the Director-General of Health and Ministry of Health on 9 April, a fifth case of COVID-19 has been... read more about Fifth case of COVID-19 confirmed on the West Coast»

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Wednesday 8 April 2020Quick Read

All West Coast general practices remain open for business during the current nationwide COVID-19 Alert Level 4.... read more about Coasters can still access their general practice team for health care appointments»

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Monday 6 April 2020Quick Read

Canterbury and West Coast DHBs have made it easy for people to submit an expression of interest if they are not already... read more about Online form now available for expressions of interest to work in the health system»

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Monday 6 April 2020Quick Read

As announced by the Director-General of Health and Ministry of Health on 3 April, a fourth person on West Coast has... read more about Fourth case of COVID-19 confirmed on the West Coast»

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Sunday 29 March 2020Quick Read

Please attribute comment to David Meates, Chief Executive, West Coast DHB: It is with great sadness that we acknowledge... read more about COVID-19 Statement from West Coast DHB»

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Saturday 28 March 2020Quick Read

As announced by the Ministry of Health on 28 March, a further two people on the West Coast have tested positive for... read more about Two further cases of COVID-19 confirmed on the West Coast»

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Friday 27 March 2020Quick Read

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE All West Coast general practices have restricted access to clinics in response to the current... read more about All Coast GP Practices have changed the way they are operating»

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Thursday 26 March 2020Quick Read

As announced by the Director-General of Health and the Ministry of Health on 26 March a person on the West Coast has... read more about First COVID-19 case confirmed on the West Coast»

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Wednesday 25 March 2020Quick Read

West Coast DHB Medical Director Dr Graham Roper today announced significant temporary changes to the DHB’s visitor... read more about Temporary changes to limit visitor numbers at West Coast DHB facilities have been implemented»

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