Order resources from the Community Health Information Centre

CPH coverage mapThe Community Health Information Centre (CHIC) provides free health resources within the Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health geographical area covering:

  • Canterbury including Ashburton, Greater Christchurch, Selwyn, Waimakariri, Hurunui and Kaikoura Districts;
  • South Canterbury including MacKenzie, Timaru and Waimate Districts;
  • the West Coast including Buller, Grey and Westland Districts; and
  • the Chatham Islands.

This page is the gateway to ordering health resources online, including pamphlets, booklets and posters.

You can order up to 100 copies of any resource online, unless specified otherwise or if quantities are limited.

Find out more about online ordering and the delivery of your order.

Christmas/New Year closure of Community Health Information Centres

Two pairs of jandals upright in a pile of sand.The Community Health Information Centres will be closed over the festive season.

Make sure you get your orders in to ensure deliver before Christmas and to cover resource needs over this period. Any orders received after the specified date will not be processed until the Centre reopens in 2024.

  • Christchurch – including Ashburton and Chatham Islands: Last day for pre-Christmas orders is Wednesday 20th December 2022. Closed from Friday 22nd December 2023 and re-opens on Wednesday 10th January 2024.
  • Timaru: Last day for pre-Christmas orders is Wednesday 20th December 2023. Closed from Friday 22nd December 2023 and re-opens on Monday 8th January 2024.
  • Greymouth: Last day for pre-Christmas orders is Wednesday 20th December 2023. Closed from Friday 22nd December 2023 and re-opens on Monday 8th January 2024.

Other ways you can order resources

You can also order resources from CHIC via mail or email.
Ordering via fax is no longer available.

You can also visit one of our centres in Timaru and Greymouth to view or order resources.

Unfortunately you cannot visit or drop in to the Christchurch CHIC to view or order resources.

Contact your local CHIC Office for more information:

CANTERBURY, MID CANTERBURY AND CHATHAM ISLANDS (Christchurch)
Ph +64 3 378 6721

SOUTH CANTERBURY (Timaru)
Ph +64 3 687 2600

WEST COAST (Greymouth)
Ph +64 3 768 1160

Ordering resources from outside our region

Some resources produced by Community and Public Health are available to those outside our coverage area, but you will need to pay for these items, including a postage charge.


Featured resources: Rauemi whakaatu

Creating the perfect healthy platter
Sheet
Creating the perfect healthy platter
Gives tips on preparing healthy affordable and good-looking platters when catering for groups.
NUT0141
Mix
Sheet
Mix 'n' Match Options
Gives suggestions and recipes for non-alcoholic mocktails to tempt guests at your next party or special occasion.
DRU0121
What causes food poisoning?
Pamphlet
What causes food poisoning?
Maximum of 20 copies per order. Gives information on food poisoning, including causes, symptoms and what to do if you get sick. Revised October 2020. Formerly "Meet the bugs."
SAF0121
Maximum allowed quantity per order: 20

Featured food safety resources: Rauemi whakamaru i te kai

Food safety at home
Booklet
Food safety at home
Maximum of 20 copies per order. Gives tips for safe food handling and storage at home. Revised February 2021. Formerly "Food safety in the home".
SAF0019
Maximum allowed quantity per order: 20
Food safety for seafood gatherers
Booklet
Food safety for seafood gatherers
Maximum of 20 copies per order. Provides information on the food safety risks associated with collected shellfish to help minimise those risks. Revised January 2021.
SAF0022
Maximum allowed quantity per order: 20
Safe and healthy eating in pregnancy
Booklet
Safe and healthy eating in pregnancy
Revised June 2023. Provides food information for pregnant women, including food safety and foodborne illnesses. MoH code HE1805. Previously titled "Healthy eating for pregnant women." Also replaces "Food safety in pregnancy" (SAF0111).
NUT0016

Featured holiday health resources: Rauemi hauora hararē

Be SunSmart
Poster - A3
Be SunSmart
Promotes the five SunSmart steps to protect skin and eyes from UV radiation.
SAF0038
Keeping healthy outdoors
Pamphlet
Keeping healthy outdoors
Gives health and safety information for people who enjoy picnicking, camping, tramping or walking outdoors. Revised April 2022. MoH code HE1216.
SAF0081
Stay cool and well this summer
Pamphlet
Stay cool and well this summer
Gives tips on staying cool, hydrated and well during the summer months.
ENH0034

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