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With warmer days and longer evenings, many New Zealanders return to outdoor activities, sports, and gardening in spring. This increase in movement often leads to a rise in sprains, strains, and overuse injuries. According to ACC data (2023), over 400,000 injury claims were related to recreational activities between September and November last year - highlighting how common seasonal injuries can be. Common Spring Injuries Ankle sprains:  Typically caused by uneven ground or su

Spring in Auckland brings longer days, fresh blooms, and unfortunately, for many, the familiar symptoms of hay fever. Allergic rhinitis (commonly known as hay fever) affects up to 20% of New Zealanders, with symptoms often peaking from September to November as pollen counts rise across the country (Allergy NZ, 2024). Why Allergies Flare Up in Spring Hay fever is caused when the immune system reacts to airborne pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds. This reaction releases hist

New Zealand’s Skin Cancer Challenge NZ has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world  due to strong UV radiation, outdoor...