Men's High Performance Surf Boat teams announced

Surf Life Saving New Zealand is pleased to announce two surf boat crews that have been selected to represent New Zealand at the 2018 Trans-Tasman Surf Boat Challenge.

Open Men- Red Beach

1. Jed Wright

2. Chris Carew

3. Hayden Smith

4. Shamus O’Halloran

United effort sees CDHB receive $320m insurance payout

Canterbury District Health Board has settled its quake-related insurance claim and will receive the full amount available under its policy of $320 million.

Bruce Matheson, CDHB chair, said it was a relief to have the claim settled.

EOI for Canterbury hospitals redevelopment to be sought in 2014

The main contract for construction of the Christchurch Hospital redevelopment will be advertised in the first six months of 2014 to ensure that companies are given early warning of the project and it can be completed as quickly and cost effectively as possible, according to the Hospitals Redevelo

Canterbury DHB first in region to promote Open for better care

Canterbury District Health Board (DHB) is hosting a stand to raise awareness tomorrow of the national patient safety campaign Open for better care.

Health Minister visits site for new Burwood Hospital

Health Minister Tony Ryall donned a hard hat today to visit Burwood Hospital’s redevelopment site in Christchurch and hear first-hand what’s next with the record breaking project.

Key appointments made for Chch Hospital redevelopment

Consultants have been appointed to design and project-manage Christchurch Hospital’s redevelopment.

Ashburton Hospital to get $8.7 million redevelopment

Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew is today joining Canterbury DHB Chair Bruce Matheson in announcing an $8.7 million plan to redevelop Ashburton Hospital.

Appointments made to fast-track Burwood Hospital redevelopment

Consultants have been appointed to design and project-manage the development of a new health facility for older people to be based at Burwood Hospital.

CDHB welcomes funding announcement for hospitals

The Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) has welcomed the Government’s announcement today to set aside around $500 million to fund facility redevelopments at Christchurch and Burwood Hospitals, which are expected to cost more than $600 million.

Canterbury’s hospitals redevelopment project making progress

Work towards starting Canterbury DHB’s hospitals redevelopment project is progressing well, according to members of the Hospitals Redevelopment Partnership Group (HRPG).