Health NZ - Counties Manukau

Health NZ - Counties Manukau Counties Manukau Health provides health and disability services to over 500,000 people. We care about achieving health equity for our community.

Together, the Counties Manukau health system will work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities by 2020. We will measure the impact we have on healthy life years every year. This is our commitment to act and be deliberate in our choices and priorities. This means that people will live longer healthier lives in the community. This is a place to discuss CM Health - our initiatives, services, culture, and news – and to foster our growing online community and for you to share your views. We welcome you to leave comments, images, videos and links and to share our content. We understand that many people are passionate about healthcare – a passion we share. We expect that participants post content and commentary that is constructive, relevant and respectful - and reserve the right to moderate any posts that don’t meet our terms of use and to exclude anyone who violates them. The following terms of use are in place to promote a quality online environment for people that engage with us online. We do not tolerate the following content:
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Measles outbreak update - 21 NovTwo new cases confirmed today, bringing the national total to 21 (18 no longer infectiou...
21/11/2025

Measles outbreak update - 21 Nov

Two new cases confirmed today, bringing the national total to 21 (18 no longer infectious).

New locations of interest added for Nelson, Auckland, and Waikato. If you were at any listed locations, check our page for instructions and monitor for symptoms: fever, cough, runny/red eyes, rash starting on the face.

Call Healthline 0800 611 116 or your health provider if symptoms develop.

Locations of interest 👉 http://spr.ly/61837cKcx

Today the Warriors visited our Kidz First Hospital to promote a great cause – the Middlemore Foundation Christmas appeal...
21/11/2025

Today the Warriors visited our Kidz First Hospital to promote a great cause – the Middlemore Foundation Christmas appeal.

Seeing the Warriors rock up together definitely got some big, happy smiles from the patients and their whaanau. They got to meet the team and get autographs.

A few of the team also visited NICU ward and brightened the day of whaanau who spend a lot of time in the ward with their prem babies.

Of course, our staff were all full of smiles too! A big thank you to Middlemore Foundation and the Warriors for making our patients’ day brighter.

If you wish to take part in the Christmas appeal run by Middlemore Foundation, you can find the link here.

https://www.middlemorefoundation.org.nz/

One new case of measles confirmed yesterday, linked to Auckland Airport.We’ve also removed one previously reported case ...
19/11/2025

One new case of measles confirmed yesterday, linked to Auckland Airport.

We’ve also removed one previously reported case from the NZ total, as that person was diagnosed overseas.

Current total: 19 cases nationally.

Contact tracing is underway, and Locations of Interest will be published soon. Exposure events so far include Auckland Airport, where rapid immunity checks are happening for staff.

📞 If you develop symptoms such as fever, cough, runny or red eyes, and a rash starting on the face, please call Healthline on 0800 611 116 or contact your usual health provider.

More details, including advice for contacts and updates on Locations of Interest, are on our website: http://spr.ly/618679WFY

19/11/2025

Your questions about measles symptoms, answered! We crowdsourced some questions from you, and put them to Paediatrician, Dr Owen Sinclair (Te Rarawa).

If you still have questions, you can talk to your usual GP/Hauora or Pacific health provider, or for immunisation questions call the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 28 29 26. They're open from 8.30am - 9pm, Mon-Fri, and 8.30am - 2pm, Sat and Sun. 😀

Find out more at info.health.nz/measles

Monday, 17 November was Aotearoa Patient Safety Day | Te Raa Haumaru Tuuroro o Aotearoa. Colleagues from our Patient Saf...
17/11/2025

Monday, 17 November was Aotearoa Patient Safety Day | Te Raa Haumaru Tuuroro o Aotearoa.

Colleagues from our Patient Safety and Quality Assurance team held an awareness stand for staff at Middlemore Hospital to raise awareness of paediatric sepsis with the theme: 'Sepsis moves fast. Be faster'.

Some possible sepsis signs in tamariki are:
• High/low temperature
• Dehydrated
• Lethargic/drowsy
• Crying/irritable
• Blotchy mottled skin.

Jacky Chan, Patient Safety and Quality Assurance Lead, says the stall was very successful with a good turnout and staff interaction.

“Thanks to everyone who popped down to learn or share about this important topic.”

Last week, Counties Manukau hosted the New Zealand Consult Liaison Nursing Symposium 2025, which brought together consul...
17/11/2025

Last week, Counties Manukau hosted the New Zealand Consult Liaison Nursing Symposium 2025, which brought together consult liaison nurses, advanced clinicians, leaders and partners in care from across the motu.

The theme of the day was ‘Professional identity and workforce growth: an invitation to look forward – how do we define ourselves, build capability and sustain a strong consult liaison workforce.’

Teresa Harris, Clinical Nurse Specialist, says consult liaison nurses often see patients and whaanau in crisis, and that makes resilience and flexibility important.

“Our team is called in for cases such as when a patient is delirious and hallucinating. We work across emergency departments, general hospital wards and community settings.

“We work very closely with our patients’ whaanau as often in these cases the patient is very unwell and so whaanau interaction is important.”, says Teresa.

The symposium provided a forum for everyone to learn from each other through case-based learning, collaboration and sharing ideas to strengthen and support our workforce.

Nat Woodward, Clinical Nurse Specialist, emphasises that excellent communication is essential in this role, which was a focus of the symposium.

“Rapport and whakawhanaungatanga (relationships and connection) are important in this role, but it is especially important to be able to kotahitanga (work together) with our whaiora (patients) and their whaanau to provide culturally safe interventions.”

Our Consult Liaison Nursing (CLN) team enjoyed the day with keynote speakers, workshops and discussion of strategies for professional development, inter professional collaboration and innovative models of practice.

A big thank you to our Counties Manukau staff involved in the planning and delivery of this successful national symposium event.

Cardiovascular disease is a significant issue in South Auckland and leading cause of death in New Zealand*, making cardi...
13/11/2025

Cardiovascular disease is a significant issue in South Auckland and leading cause of death in New Zealand*, making cardiac investigation an important tool in diagnosing and saving lives, so we had a heart to heart with our Cardiac Investigation Unit (CIU) to see what keeps their team ticking.

Rathibala Natarajan, Charge Cardiac Sonographer, says they are a close-knit team who go above and beyond to care for patients.

“Like all wards, our team members are very dedicated to their patients,” she says.

Rathibala tells us that after COVID, the waiting lists were high, and the team found ways to address it together, including adding extra shifts and opening temporary satellite clinics in the community.

“We opened clinics in Botany, Pukekohe and Otara in October 2023 and it really helped reduce our waiting list. It also made it easier for patients to get to the clinics rather than having to come to Middlemore Hospital.

“It is all because of our great team and their willingness to be flexible. I really want to give them credit. Many sacrifice their family time to be here.

“We plan to start the clinics up again next year but that is dependent on staff numbers and availability,” Rathibala says.

Oksana, a sonographer who often works the Saturday rotations, says she enjoys her job and believes the positive culture in the unit stems from the leadership down to the staff.

“It’s why I enjoy coming to work each day—along with being able to help our patients. I trained in the Cardiac Investigation Unit, Middlemore Hospital, and the culture is why I chose to stay here,” says Oksana, who I joined CIU in 2009 after graduating as a radiographer.

*https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/statistics

For the past 10 years, Te Rito Ora has been funded to deliver breastfeeding and infant nutrition services to the maamaa ...
11/11/2025

For the past 10 years, Te Rito Ora has been funded to deliver breastfeeding and infant nutrition services to the maamaa and whaanau of Counties Manukau.

The team is thrilled to announce that as of October 2025, Te Rito Ora became a permanent member of the Counties Manukau whaanau. Miharo (awesome)!

Now a trusted name in the community, Te Rito Ora’s success was built on answering a need in the community and building strong partnerships. This is reflected in results showing that families enrolled with Te Rito Ora consistently achieve higher breastfeeding continuation rates than the national average. Ka pai!

Jenny Lester, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Lactation Consultant, tells us that the team is looking forward to the future.

“It means we can securely continue the work we do, providing continuous care for maamaa, whaanau, community, and health professionals, and plan for the future with confidence.

“Being made permanent is more than just funding security. It’s recognition of the trust we’ve built with our community, the outcomes we’ve achieved, and the importance of keeping this kaupapa strong for the next generation of maamaa and peepi,” she says.

Keep an eye on our page for information on Te Rito Ora’s community events and online sessions.

If you know someone needing support with breastfeeding or infant nutrition, contact the Te Rito Ora team at teritoora@middlemore.co.nz

‘It's homelier than a hospital': How a dialysis model is saving lives and millions of dollars.A world-first South Auckla...
11/11/2025

‘It's homelier than a hospital': How a dialysis model is saving lives and millions of dollars.

A world-first South Auckland dialysis model is being praised for saving lives, restoring dignity, and easing pressure on Middlemore Hospital.

A partnership between Health NZ and The Kidney Society is reshaping care by bringing treatment into communities. More than 235 South Aucklanders have already been helped by dialysing close to home instead of travelling to hospital.

Read more on PMN https://pmn.co.nz/read/local-democracy-reporting/homelier-than-a-hospital-the-dialysis-model-saving-lives-and-millions?fbclid=IwY2xjawN_bxdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEexBgLfR3LSmo0N5n7klSdKNx2PNRplusnhh_8Yd0o_GTDVbWNI-gYTsIsTH0_aem_dvwqy4AXS0B_mEGG0rUPFw

Looking for something to do with the family on Saturday? Check out this free public health event at the Free Church of T...
06/11/2025

Looking for something to do with the family on Saturday? Check out this free public health event at the Free Church of Tonga, 47 Favona Road, Māngere, Auckland.
Saturday 8th November, 9am – 1pm.

Now is the perfect time to check your immunisation status and book your MMR vaccine. The MMR vaccine is free for:- Ever...
05/11/2025

Now is the perfect time to check your immunisation status and book your MMR vaccine.

The MMR vaccine is free for:
- Everyone aged under 18 (regardless of immigration status)
- Adults over 18 eligible for funded healthcare
- Some non-eligible adults during outbreaks in affected regions

How to book 📅

For ages 13 and over, vaccinations can be booked online or over the phone.

- Book a vaccine online: bookmyvaccine.health.nz
- Book over the phone: 0800 28 29 26 (8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday).

For those aged 13 and under, contact your doctor, nurse, or healthcare provider to book an appointment.

Children over 3 years old can get an MMR vaccine at lots of pharmacies. You can search for one near you on Healthpoint: www.healthpoint.co.nz/immunisation


You can also book through your GP, nurse, or Hauora Māori or Pacific healthcare provider.

Need help? Call the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 28 29 26 (Mon–Fri 8:30am–9pm, weekends 8:30am–2pm) for support). Interpreters, Māori kaimahi or disability advisors are available.

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