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CHRISTCHURCH — "It might be a draft plan but we should be starting as we mean to go on." That from Ali Jones who is running in the Innes ward, one of the city areas that has been heavily impacted by an increase in traffic volumes over the last couple of years.
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CHRISTCHURCH — A Christchurch based charity is launching an appeal to help Kiwis affected by the flooding and landslips at the top of the South Island.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The first large group of international students back in Canterbury since the borders closed more than two years ago will be welcomed at Ara on Wednesday 17 August.
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CHRISTCHURCH — David Timbs from Peter Timbs Meats In Christchurch's Edgeware Village has decided not to run in this year's local body election.
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A gaping hole.
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The country’s leading primary and community health membership organisation, the Federation of Primary Health, is pleased with the Government’s announcement today but stresses more must be done as quickly as possible to address workforce issues.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The 'women standing up for Christchurch' caught up with former city councillor and now Opportunities Party leader, Raf Manji, in ChCh today.
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Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board Chair, Alexandra Davids, is calling on the Christchurch City Council to advocate better for its residents and business owners at a central government level.
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CHRISTCHURCH — “The best news I‘ve heard in quite a while!” That from Innes Community Board Member, Ali Jones, who is running for council in the Innes ward in the upcoming local body elections.
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Tomorrow will see the introduction of the most significant changes to the New Zealand health system in decades.
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CANTERBURY — “Good news for most.” That from former city councillor and insurance claimant advocate, Ali Jones, following the release of a new study that has shown no evidence of brain function problems caused by exposure to earthquake trauma - known as ‘quake brain’ - eight years after the Canterbury earthquakes.
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The Federation of Primary Health Aotearoa (FPHANZ) says making flu shots available to more New Zealanders and the second Covid booster roll out are positive moves however is sounding a word of caution.
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Midwives are celebrating the $40 a week increase in Paid Parental leave entitlements from 1 July as they see daily, new parents struggling to meet rising costs.
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MT HUTT — Peter and Susanne Wood who run Ski Time in Methven (Mt Hutt Ski Village), have had to reduce their operating hours and room availability just as the busy ski season is about get under way.
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The following can be attributed to Alison Eddy, Chief Executve of the New Zealand College of Midwives: It is even more important now, that Aotearoa New Zealand pulls all the levers available to it to address maternity staffing issues, and as the College has been saying for several years, there are levers to pull.
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The decision not to close the last non-hospital (primary) birthing facility in Christchurch until at least mid-next year is a “temporary relief” for women and midwives.
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A strong step forward in addressing health inequities for Māori is one of the key positives in today’s budget according to the Chair of New Zealand’s peak body for Primary Care, Federation of Primary Health Aotearoa NZ (FPHANZ).
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It's much better for the environment, uses a lot less land and with the government's financial commitment to addressing climate change, one organisation is looking forward to being able to access funding to make it happen.
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CHRISTCHURCH — A group of Christchurch women have banded together to help raise funds for the Ukrainian people.
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CHRISTCHURCH — A petition with more than 30,000 signatures will be presented to the St George’s CEO next Wednesday 13th April.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The petition launched on Friday by Rata Midwives to save Christchurch’s only remaining primary maternity service, has the full backing of the College of Midwives.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Midwives who launched a petition on Friday to save St George’s maternity service in Christchurch are thrilled with the huge support from right across the country.
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CANTERBURY — It’s not just Queenstown celebrating the border opening dates announced today.
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The ongoing cancellation of events, weekly markets and private functions could have been the death knell for one of the country’s best loved sausages but more than a year of hard work may have saved its skin.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Local Edgeware businesses are noticing an increase in patronage which they believe is related to the new St Albans Community Centre – Kohinga, which opened last year.
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“A constant and unnecessary uphill battle.” That’s how the midwives’ union (MERAS) describes dealing with District Health Boards and the Government over pay equity negotiations and getting payments already agreed, paid to midwife union members.
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CANTERBURY — The inaugural North Canterbury Wine Region Charity Golf Day will be held this coming November at the spectacular Pegasus Golf & Sports Club.
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Director and Deputy Director of the Government’s Health and Disability Transition Unit (TU), Stephen McKernan (former Dir.
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CANTERBURY — One of the industry’s leading printing companies has acquired one of the industry’s oldest printing companies.
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CANTERBURY — Eight local medical researchers have been awarded a total of $865,000 in funding from the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) as part of their annual Major Project Grants round.
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CANTERBURY — Eight medical researchers have been awarded a total of $865,000 in funding from the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF).
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The New Zealand College of Midwives commends the Government on its proposal to amend ACC legislation and update its Maternity Action Plan, saying the developments signify increased attention is finally being paid to women’s health.
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“Another positive step forward”.
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CHRISTCHURCH — After last month announcing their first show back following a 15-month Covid-19 hiatus, Showbiz Christchurch has confirmed today that their production of Buddy – the Buddy Holly Story has been cancelled.
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The latest COVID Delta outbreak and response shows now more than ever how important it is that community-based services work effectively together.
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Skitime Lodge and Restaurant in Methven has been pretty quiet for the last ten days since the country was plunged into a Level 4 lockdown.
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DHB negotiators have responded today to requests from the midwives’ union for further mediation, saying that the DHBs’ position is unchanged and they are too busy to meet for further mediation until the first two weeks of September.
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CANTERBURY — Concerts for children are nothing new……until now.
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The following can be attributed to Jill Ovens, co-leader of MERAS (the Midwifery Employee Representation & Advisory Service) – the midwives’ union.
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Midwives employed by DHBs will go ahead with planned rolling strikes next week after mediation on Monday failed to reach agreement.
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CANTERBURY — "Not unexpected but still disappointing."
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CHRISTCHURCH — One of the country’s leading musical theatre companies, Showbiz Christchurch, is back with their first show since the March 2019 Covid lockdown.
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A West Coast woman has launched an appeal today for blankets, to help flood victims affected by the weekend deluge.
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The launch of a range of new midwifery initiatives is a step in the right direction for a workforce that is stretched to breaking point in some regions of Aotearoa.
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Hospital midwives who are members of the Midwifery Employee Representation and Advisory Services (MERAS) are voting over the next two weeks on an offer from the 20 DHBs, to settle their Multi-Employer Collective Agreement (MECA).
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“Women’s birth experiences have an impact beyond the act of giving birth.
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CHRISTCHURCH — A survey commissioned by Christchurch Girls’ High School / Te Kura o Hine Waiora, has revealed concerning trends related to how young women and the rainbow community are dealing with sexual harassment.
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Most DHB-employed midwives are not able to strike tomorrow because their union is still waiting on a revised offer from the DHBs.
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New Zealand midwifery is famous everywhere else except New Zealand.
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Midwife Pam Colbert has put her skills out for all to see on You Tube.
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A New Zealand wellbeing expert is unsurprised by Jarrod Harr’s research out of AUT around the effects of burnout and the need for a systemic approach to address the problem.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The family of an elderly couple has been left wondering how much longer their parents will have to wait to get their lives back after insurer IAG said they would be appealing a court decision.
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CANTERBURY — More than ten years after the Canterbury earthquakes which changed thousands of lives forever, a claimants group says insurers need to do better.
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ASHBURTON — “Just what we all need.” That from Peter and Susanne Wood who run Ski Time in Methven, after they heard the announcement from the Prime Minister today.
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The significant shortage in the number of midwives in Capital and Coast DHB is having a severe impact on the midwives employed there.
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WELLINGTON — The following can be attributed to the College of Midwives Chief Executive, Alison Eddy: The College continues to be concerned about the issues related to the significant midwifery staffing shortage at CCDHB.
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CANTERBURY — Despite the challenges presented by Covid-19 and lockdowns this year, one of the country’s leading social housing providers has achieved a number of significant milestones.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (ŌCHT ) is behind the newest addition to community housing in East Christchurch.
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The Claimants Reference Group (CRG) hopes a partnership with private insurers, announced today, will enable them to focus on better outcomes for Claimants, however is sounding a warning.
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CANTERBURY — “Numb.” That’s how the family of an elderly couple have described feeling after a decision handed down by the High Court in Christchurch on Friday. The case has been described as a “test case” by IAG, as it is the first case to determine whether IAG has liability for defective work done by builders under IAG’s managed repair scheme.
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Sarah Pallett, newly elected MP in the Christchurch seat of Ilam, is the only current midwife in Parliament and brings the total number of union MPs in the Labour Caucus to 15.
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CANTERBURY — The Court of Appeal has today released its decision in the Southern Response Double DRA case and found in favour of homeowners Karl and Alison Dodds.
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CANTERBURY — The Claimants Reference Group (CRG) is pleased to see a renewed focus on the claimant as the Government announces its response to the Dame Silvia Cartwright inquiry however says key points have been missed.
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The EQC Minister has signed off changes to the On Sold Ex-Gratia policy related to earthquake damaged homes in Canterbury.
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CANTERBURY — The EQC Minister has signed off changes to the On Sold Ex-Gratia policy related to earthquake damaged homes in Canterbury.
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This week EQC has started contacting more than 40,000 homeowners, and the EQC Claimants Reference Group (CRG) is strongly recommending qualifying homeowners register with the On Sold (Over-Cap) programme as soon as possible.
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CHRISTCHURCH — For the third consecutive year, Blackboard Theatre Collective (BTC) is bringing He Says, She Says back to Christchurch audiences.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Programme To Be Completed More Than Two Years Ahead of Legislative Requirement “It’s made a massive difference like you wouldn’t believe.” That from one of the Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (ŌCHT) Tenants after the last of more than 2000 heat pumps were installed on Friday (31 July).
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CANTERBURY — CRG Encourages Homeowners To Register “to be safe”.
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The New Zealand College of Midwives is pleased that the Government has today announced funds for community-based midwives, to assist with COVID-19 related costs.
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The following can be attributed to Alison Eddy, Chief Executive of the College of Midwives: The College became aware only an hour and a half before the budget being announced that maternity would not be addressed by the Minister today.
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Government announcements today have been applauded by MERAS, the midwives’ union however co-leader, Jill Ovens, is urging politicians not to stop there.
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A financial advisor is warning that women will be worse off than men in the new current and post Covid-19 environment.
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Ministry of Health guidelines released on Friday are causing considerable anxiety and stress for hospital midwives who feel they are putting themselves, the women they care for, and their families at unnecessary risk.
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Ministry of Health guidelines released on Friday are causing considerable anxiety and stress for hospital midwives who feel they are putting themselves, the women they care for, and their families at unnecessary risk.
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The New Zealand College of Midwives is calling on the Ministry of Health to urgently review its recommendations around the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for midwives.
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Information from the New Zealand College of Midwives – the following can be attributed to Acting Chief Executive, Jacqui Anderson: The New Zealand College of Midwives is in regular communication with the Ministry of Health and DHBs regarding advice to pregnant women in relation to COVID-19.
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A report from NZIER has confirmed that urgent changes are needed to funding for community midwives in order to address health and pay inequities.
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CANTERBURY — The Claimants Reference Group is applauding the changes being made to the implementation of the Governments ex gratia On Sold policy, following issues they raised earlier this month.
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The New Zealand College of Midwives (the College) has congratulated Ontario midwives following a landmark legal decision from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The Claimants Reference Group is hopeful that the good work undertaken by EQC Deputy Chief Executive, Renée Walker, will be continued by her successor.
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Midwives are asking for a “last big push” as the #backmidwives petition closing date of March 1st fast approaches.
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“A watershed year for maternal health and wellbeing”.
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As the country heads away on holiday, midwives around the country remain on call for women and whanau, the College of Midwives is asking people to sign their #backmidwives petition and share it over the Summer break.
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Nelson-based Lisa Lawrence (Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāti Ruapani) has been named the new President of the National Council of Women.
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Top international coach Gary Hay, will join Rangi Ruru Girls’ School in Christchurch as head coach of rowing in late 2020 following the Olympics in Tokyo.
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New Zealand's first and only Cannabis Museum is celebrating a massive ripple effect of cannabis education and empowerment that has swept across Christchurch and wider New Zealand.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Emily Davey was last week named Dux of Rangi Ruru Girls’ School for 2019.
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The following can be attributed to the College of Midwives Chief Executive, Alison Eddy: The suspension of services at the Ōpōtiki Primary Maternity Unit is yet another reduction of choice and services for women, which is hugely disappointing.
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GISBORNE — Wellbeing specialist, Sarah McGuinness has partnered with Tairāwhiti Menzshed (video here), to support men’s mental health.
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GISBORNE — “Be kind to yourself and the world.” That from wellbeing specialist, Sarah McGuinness, at what can be an extremely difficult time of the year for many.
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