Tairawhiti health officials issue measles vaccination reminder
The number of confirmed measles cases connected to a hip-hop event in December is now at 16 – one in Auckland, two in Wellington, and 13…
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Tairawhiti people urged to keep cars and homes smokefree
Individuals and organisations in Tairawhiti are being urged to support a smokefree cars and homes campaign.
More than 350 New Zealanders die each year due to of…
Psychoactive Substances Amendment Act Passed
MEDIA RELEASE – 8 May 2013
Tairawhiti District Health (TDH) has been planning how to manage the impact of withdrawal on people taking the so-called “legal highs”.…
Tobacco outweighs the cost of food and groceries
MEDIA RELEASE
The cost of living is not getting any cheaper in New Zealand. When tobacco addiction is added into the mix, the challenge to pay bills…
Paid Family Care notice and Tairawhiti DHB policy
MEDIA RELEASE
From 21 May 2014, Tairawhiti DHB is implementing a policy that clarifies the exceptional circumstances under which we will permit payment of family members residing…
World Smokefree Day 2014 - Perfect opportunity to quit
MEDIA RELEASE
‘Quit now – it’s about whānau’ is the message for this year’s World Smokefree Day, and it starts in Tairawhiti’s homes and communities.
“Research indicates…
Proposal to sell surplus properties at Te Karaka and Matawai
MEDIA RELEASE
Following the move of its Western Rural services to Turanga Health in 2010, Tairawhiti District Health (TDH) has been working towards the sale of a…
Midland Region Media Release - Study on rural maternity services
MEDIA RELEASE
A recently released New Zealand Institute of Rural Health study on rural maternity services consumer engagement in the Midland region, has found some room for…
Measles case confirmed in Tairawhiti
MEDIA RELEASE
A primary school boy has returned from the Waikato with measles. “This young chap unfortunately was not immunised and must have come into contact with…
Students in Gisborne Hospital after bus accident
Update 9am Monday 28 July
The 14-year old student who remained in hospital overnight has broken bones. She will be discharged today. A 13-year old student in…
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