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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Ka Ora Telecare is here for rural communities over the holidays. If you need health advice or can’t get to a GP, Ka Ora ...
31/12/2025

Ka Ora Telecare is here for rural communities over the holidays. If you need health advice or can’t get to a GP, Ka Ora offers after-hours video or phone consultations with nurses and doctors.

✅ Free initial assessment by a Kaiāwhina or Nurse
✅ Book an appointment for later or speak to a clinician straight away
ℹ️ If you’re 14+ and need a nurse practitioner or doctor, a charge applies (see details on our website)

📞 Call 0800 252 672 (0800 KA ORA)
💻 Or book online: https://kaora.co.nz/app/

Opening hours:
🕔 Weekdays: 5pm - 8am
📅 Weekends & public holidays: 24 hours

Your health matters - even when you’re far from town.

🔥 Stay cool & well this summer! It’s going to be a hot one.  Top tips for keeping well in the heat:  Drink plenty of wat...
27/12/2025

🔥 Stay cool & well this summer! It’s going to be a hot one.

Top tips for keeping well in the heat:

Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol and caffeine.

Wear lightweight, loose-fitting cotton clothing

Be Sunsmart; remember to Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap. Check sun protection times: sunsmart.org.nz

Avoid going outside during the hottest time of the day.

Very importantly: Never leave kids or pets unattended in cars.

This summer, your usual health provider might be closed during the Christmas and New Year period.  Did you know that pha...
26/12/2025

This summer, your usual health provider might be closed during the Christmas and New Year period. Did you know that pharmacies can help with a lot of health concerns?

Some of the things they may be able to help with:

✅ Expert medication advice

✅ Emergency contraception

✅ Some immunisations

✅ Some urinary or eye infections

✅ Fixing up minor cuts

✅ Checking rashes

✅ Doing basic health checks

And more.

Find your closest one through healthpoint.co.nz.

Learn more about what pharmacists can help with at info.health.nz

The holidays aren't always festive for everyone 💙 For many of us, the holiday period can be a difficult time. It often b...
25/12/2025

The holidays aren't always festive for everyone 💙

For many of us, the holiday period can be a difficult time. It often brings up feelings of loneliness, grief, or relationship stress. If you aren't feeling the "holiday cheer," please know you are not alone.

Here are a few ways to support yourself and your whānau during the break:
🌿 Go back to basics: Prioritise sleep, nutrition, and movement. Connecting with community or friends can also help ground you.
🏠 Support for daily life: If financial stress, housing issues, or health concerns are weighing on you, support is available no matter where you are on your journey.
🤝 Relationships: If things are tense at home, there are tools available to help manage conflict and communication.

Reaching out takes courage. Whether you need advice on how to ask for help, or you are worried about someone close to you who isn’t their usual self - resources are available.

Find tips, advice, and support services here:
Wellbeing tips: http://spr.ly/6182CXHyk
Relationship advice: http://spr.ly/6183CXHyZ
Daily life support: http://spr.ly/6184CXHyw
How to ask for help: http://spr.ly/6185CXHyb

Take it one day at a time.

Congratulations to our Counties Manukau Christmas Decoration Competition prize winners!In first place we have the Ward 1...
23/12/2025

Congratulations to our Counties Manukau Christmas Decoration Competition prize winners!

In first place we have the Ward 17 team with beautiful Winter Wonderland-themed decorations, and the Birthing & Assessment team coming a close second with a gorgeous gingerbread house installation.

Our judging panel was hugely impressed with all the entries and the effort so many staff put in to bringing some holiday cheer to our facilities.

Counties Manukau Chief Nurse Rachael Muir said judging the entries was an incredibly difficult task because the calibre was so high.

“We want to thank all teams for their commitment to the competition – our staff, patients and whaanau have all enjoyed the wonderful displays of Christmas spirit,” she said.

If you or your whaanau need care for minor injuries, cuts or sprains during the festive season, you can visit an after-h...
23/12/2025

If you or your whaanau need care for minor injuries, cuts or sprains during the festive season, you can visit an after-hours or urgent care clinic.

Here is a list of South Auckland clinics that are open on the public holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 1 and 2 January):

📌 Bakerfield Medical and Urgent Care – Closed on 25 Dec; Open 8am-8pm on 26 Dec, 1 Jan, 2 Jan

📌 Counties Urgent Care – Open 8am-8pm on all dates

📌 Local Doctors Browns Road – Urgent Care & GP – Closed on 25 Dec; Open 8am-8pm on 26 Dec, 1 Jan, 2 Jan

📌 Local Doctors Dawson Road – Urgent Care & GP – Closed on 25 Dec; Open 8am-8pm on 26 Dec, 1 Jan, 2 Jan

📌 Local Doctors Mangere Town Centre – Urgent Care & GP Clinic – Closed on 25 Dec; Open 8am-8pm on 26 Dec, 1 Jan, 2 Jan

📌 Local Doctors Ōtara – Urgent Care & GP – Open 8am-11pm on all dates

📌 Takanini Urgent Care – Closed on 25 Dec; Open 8am-8pm on 26 Dec, 1 Jan, 2 Jan

📌 The Doctors Middlemore – Open 8am-8pm on all dates

📌 Urgent Care Franklin Limited – Open 8am-8pm on all dates

Find the right care for you and your whānau during the holidays:  ✅ Online GP Care (24/7) - Book same-day appointments w...
23/12/2025

Find the right care for you and your whānau during the holidays:

✅ Online GP Care (24/7) - Book same-day appointments with NZ-qualified doctors if you can’t see your usual GP or you don’t have one. Book via info.health.nz/onlineGP.

💊 Pharmacy - Great for coughs, colds, minor infections, emergency contraception, immunisations and more.

🏠 Self-care advice - Visit info.health.nz for trusted tips on managing symptoms at home.

📞 Healthline - Free 24/7 advice from qualified nurses and paramedics: 0800 611 116.

👩‍⚕️ Your usual GP or nurse – check their opening hours. Some may offer video or phone appointments if you’re away.

🌙 After-hours or urgent care clinic - For non-life-threatening issues like cuts, sprains or minor injuries.

📞 Ka Ora - Rural Telecare. After-hours help from a doctor or nurse: 0800 252 672

🚨 Emergency? Call 111 - For chest pain, breathing problems, choking, unconsciousness, severe bleeding, severe allergy/anaphylaxis, severe burns, or severe pain. Please keep ED for emergencies only.

Find the right healthcare: info.health.nz/services-support/find-the-right-healthcare-for-you-and-your-whanau

23/12/2025

Meri Kirihimete and happy holidays! We thought you might enjoy this short video from Ward 22 to kick start the holiday season.

Special photos capture the same people, in the same place – but 25 years apart!In December 2000 when Kidz First opened i...
23/12/2025

Special photos capture the same people, in the same place – but 25 years apart!

In December 2000 when Kidz First opened its doors, Karen Tyler happily took a photo with her then manager, Marlene Stratton.

Twenty five years later, she got to replicate that photo with Marlene when she attended the Rededication and prayer ceremony celebrating the 25th birthday of Kidz First. It was even complete with the matching yellow balloons.

Karen, who started working in Ward 2 Paediatric, Middlemore Hospital in May 1999, was transferred to work at the new surgical ward at Kidz First when it opened in 2000.

She brought the first ever patient over to the Kidz First Surgical Ward with her.
“I have so many great memories. The fun and laughter with the kids and our team. Playing games with the kids in the evenings, providing excellent care for the tamariki and their whaanau, and the water fight in the Healing Garden was a great one, too.

“It is rewarding watching patients, especially those with burns, leaving the ward able to live their life. It takes a team to accomplish what we do every day.

Karen has worked at Kidz First since the day it opened and is now the Charge Nurse Manager of Kidz First Surgical Care.

“It is a special place to work. I am humbled to work alongside our tamariki, their whaanau and the extensive multi-disciplinary team. It has been an honour and privilege working here over these 25 years.

“Happy birthday Kidz First!”

Part two of our wonderful Christmas decorations competition! There were so many great displays to help spread joy this h...
22/12/2025

Part two of our wonderful Christmas decorations competition! There were so many great displays to help spread joy this holiday season. Ka pai! Stay tuned for the winners announcement.

Meri Kirihimete and happy holidays from Counties Manukau. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday.

A beautiful display of the festive spirit is on view outside Kidz First Hospital.Christmas lights now adorn the crane th...
19/12/2025

A beautiful display of the festive spirit is on view outside Kidz First Hospital.

Christmas lights now adorn the crane that sits outside the hospital, bringing joy to patients and families staying there over the festive period.

After hearing Kidz First staff comment how great it would be to light up the crane for the kids, Aspec went ahead and made it happen.

Wayne Dawn, Service Manager at Kidz First Inpatients, expresses his gratitude for this gesture and says it means a great deal to our service.

“It shows us they are not just recladding our building; they are working in partnership with us to ensure we provide for our communities now, and in the future. A big thank you for this wonderful gesture.”

’Tis the season to spread some joy! These photos from around our wards are certainly bringing some joy to patients, visi...
19/12/2025

’Tis the season to spread some joy! These photos from around our wards are certainly bringing some joy to patients, visitors and staff.

A big thank you to those who went above and beyond to bring smiles to those who are staying with us on Christmas.

Stayed tuned for the winners of our ward/area decoration competition.

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