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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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CHRISTCHURCH — Around forty people gathered at Rangi Ruru Girls' School in Christchurch today to celebrate the launch of a cookbook that five Rangi students have spent over a year producing (four core team members - Lucy Johnson, Tulsi Lathia, Saraha Lawrence and Victoria Park - all Year 13; plus their photographer Mette Van Pallandt).
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CHRISTCHURCH — Spoonful of Spice is full of amazing recipes; however it is far more than a cookbook.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Join us for this fantastic pampering and self-care event, brought to you by Whakamana - Christchurch's Cannabis Museum.
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CHRISTCHURCH — One of the country’s best known and most successful social entrepreneurs, sparked a great deal of interest around cannabis when he addressed students at the UC Centre for Entrepreneurship in Christchurch recently.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch restaurant, The China Kitchen, which closed as the result of a fire in early November, is looking for new premises.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Early Investor Opportunity Opens Noon Tomorrow (Monday 11 Nov) Public Investor Opportunity Opens 10am Tuesday 12th The NZ Institute for Cannabis Education, Research and Development based in Christchurch, is rallying people who are passionate about cannabis to support a world-leading Kiwi initiative.
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The biggest ever Australian study on where women give birth has shown that giving birth at home or in a birthing unit is safe for well-women and babies.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch’s oldest wooden commercial building will re-open to the public tomorrow for the first time since the September 2010 Canterbury earthquake.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch’s oldest wooden commercial building will re-open to the public tomorrow for the first time since the September 2010 Canterbury earthquake.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Grace Fissenden (Year 13) from Rangi Ruru Girls’ School has taken away the Most Valued Contribution to a Team award at the Zonta Sports Awards in Christchurch last night.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Insurance claimant advocate, Ali Jones, says a number of key questions remain around the announcement that EQC will take on the remaining Southern Response claims at the end of this year.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The NZ Institute for Cannabis Education, Research and Development based in Christchurch, says a new study released by the University of Bath, underscores the importance of introducing standard units for cannabis.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Deon Swiggs welcomes the call, from one of the complainants 'Josh', to participate in the Code of Conduct process (if that is in fact available) investigating allegations against the former Christchurch City Councillor.
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CHRISTCHURCH — I would like to congratulate the Councillor-elect for the Christchurch City Council Central Ward, Jake McLellan.
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CHRISTCHURCH — From Hayley Guglietta - one of the campaign organisers for Cr Deon Swiggs.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Cr Deon Swiggs is urging people, particularly in his Central ward, to get out and vote in the local body elections.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch-based Frank Film drops the first episode in its second series on Monday at 7am.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The National Council of Women NZ has today welcomed the news that the Government has purchased Kate Sheppard's house in Christchurch, the base for the NZ suffrage campaign.
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"Recruiting midwives from overseas tells us the DHB just doesn't get it." That from the chair of the Wellington Region of the College of Midwives, Siobhan Connor, following the news that Hutt Valley District Health Board is targeting midwives from overseas to help fill gaps in maternity units.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Insurance advocate, Ali Jones, is hugely disappointed that Government insurer Southern Response has decided to appeal the recent double DRA court finding.
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CHRISTCHURCH — “Still plenty to do but good progress.” That from Chair of the Homeowners Advisory Group (HOAG), Tom McBrearty following last week’s report from the Greater Christchurch Claims Resolution Service.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The EQC Claimants Reference Group (CRG) is pleased an option for a group of 'on sold' claimants has been presented today, by the Government.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Two of the oldest buildings in Christchurch are set to house New Zealand’s first Cannabis social enterprise.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The second He Says She Says fundraiser production by Blackboard Theatre Collective (BTC), hits The Piano stage this Saturday.
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CHRISTCHURCH — An engineering brief template developed to improve outcomes for claimants with earthquake damaged homes, has been given the thumbs up.
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Ensuring midwives' voices are heard is key in addressing staffing issues in DHB, says the Midwives' Union, MERAS (Midwifery Representation and Advisory Service).
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CANTERBURY — Concerns that people still don’t know what earthquake damage their homes may have, has been raised at a meeting today.
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Nicole Pihema of Ngāpuhi and Te Rarawa descent is the first Māori President, and is currently the chairperson for the Te Taitokerau region of the College.
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The number of midwives holding an Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) is at the highest level ever.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Rangi Ruru Girls' School alumna Bryony Gibson-Cornish is a member of an emerging London-based string quartet that has been awarded the top prize in a prestigious international music competition.
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A new mum popped in to meet the midwives at Fieldays today.
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HAMILTON — For this first time this year, midwives will have a stand at Fieldays at Mystery Creek in Hamilton.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Just under 100 greyhounds and their owners took part in the Christchurch event for the Great Global Greyhound Walk (GGGW) today.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The team at Christchurch based Frank Film sends their congratulations to Dr Sue Bagshaw this morning following the news of her Queen’s Birthday honour.
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