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Health New Zealand is significantly improving the way it communicates with South Island patients by introducing an email-based system to send appointment letters.

A stunning mural by an international street artist is brightening up a building and allowing youths to pause and reflect on what makes them unique. 

Te Hau Toka Southern Lakes Wellbeing Group is offering five low-cost Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Aotearoa courses between January and April 2025, aimed at empowering adults across the Southern Lakes region to support youth mental health.

With summer here and the holiday break now on our doorstep, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is reminding New Zealanders to be aware of the healthcare options available to them throughout the country.   

iFLY Whakamana recognised for its community impact and innovation

At Fiordland College, located at the gateway to Fiordland National Park in Te Anau, the community has united to tackle New Zealand's escalating concerns about youth mental health, setting a strong example for schools nationwide.

In just three years, the Matariki Hamper project has become a community phenomenon in Fiordland.

Staff at Dunedin Hospital’s Radiology Department are thrilled to have a new Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) machine, replacing the old machine which had reached the end of its life. The new robotic machine is a welcome addition to the department t