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GET VACCINATIONS SORTED AT THE UCSA SUMMER STARTER EXPO

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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who got their vaccinations at Health New Zealand I Te Whatu Ora drop-in clinic during Herea tō Waka | Welcome Day!

Missed out? No worries! You still have a chance to get protected at the drop-in clinic at the UCSA Summer Starter Expo.

🗓 Thursday 27 February
📍 Bentleys, Haere-roa (above the Foundry)
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM

Students can receive the following vaccinations, FREE:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • HPV (human papillomavirus)
  • Meningococcal MenB and ACWY vaccine (which prevents Meningitis, usually approximately $135)

Eligibility criteria may apply

If you missed out and you’re keen to get your Meningococcal, MMR and HPV vaccinations – here’s what you need to know.

Before getting vaccinated, check your records via My Health Record or ask your GP to see if you need any of these immunisations.

Please make sure that you have an NHI number. You can find out more information about this process here.

If you have any questions you can chat to the Health New Zealand team on the day.

Wishing you all the best,

UC Wellbeing

Health and Fitness, Health and Wellbeing, Our Community, Wellbeing

Win a massage by joining the FREE 2025 Group Fitness Challenge

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Are you ready to jumpstart your fitness journey and crush your goals? Sign up for our FREE 2025 Group Fitness Challenge and become part of a motivated community aiming to complete 50 group fitness classes in 5 months.  

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Why Join? 

  • Stay Motivated: Work out with a supportive group that keeps you on track. 
  • Diverse Classes: With over 50 classes per week, there’s something for everyone. 
  • Exciting Prizes: Complete the challenge and be in to win amazing prizes from our sponsors Coffee Culture, Sweaty Betty, Technogym and more! 

Special Offer – Win a massage 

Pre-register by 23rd February and you’ll be entered into a draw to win a 60-minute massage at the UC Rec Centre!* 

Important Dates 

  • Challenge Begins: 10th March 2025 

How to Sign Up 

 Click the Link: Sign up here to pre-register.

  1. Fill Out the Form: Complete the registration form with your details. 
  2. Get Ready: Prepare to start your fitness journey with us, make sure you’ve registered for the gym and have downloaded the UC Rec&Sport app.  

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get fit, have fun, and win prizes. Join the 2025 Group Fitness Challenge today and make this year your healthiest yet! 

*Terms and conditions apply. 

 Ngā mihi
UC Rec&Sport | Te Ratonga Hākinakina 

 

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Water Shutdown – Psychology/Sociology, Jane Soons, Ann Ballin, and Jack Erskine Sunday 23 February.

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There will be a complete water outage for the Psychology and Sociology, Jane Soons, Ann Ballin and the Jack Erskine buildings between 8am and 4pm on Sunday 23 February while external contractors undertake repairs and maintenance on backflow devices within the buildings.

This will mean that there is a total water shutdown for up to four hours, in the listed buildings, and affecting all toilets and tearooms. during the specified times below:

8am -12 Midday

(AR12) Psychology and Sociology

(AR08) Anne Ballin

(AR06) Jane Soons

Alternative toilets can be found in Mere Mere (LA01).

12 Midday- 4pm

(SC21) Jack Erskine

Alternative toilets can be found in the West building (SC02).

Do not turn on any taps in the building. if you do, please turn off immediately to avoid flooding when the water is turned back on and make alternative arrangements if you have water dependant equipment in one of the affected buildings.

Please take note of and follow any signage in place and direct any enquiries to fmassist@canterbury.ac.nz.

Facilities Management