Mobile Health Group

02/03/2026

MEET LOCAL LEGEND: SALLY HALL

If you’ve worked anywhere between Palmerston North and Levin in the last two decades, you’ve probably heard the name Sally Hall. She’s the colleague who steadies a busy shift, the clinician people trust for clear judgement, and the one who turns up with homemade food when the pressure is on.

Cooking was Sally’s first language of care, but nursing is the one that’s shaped her life. Read her story here:
https://mobilehealth.co.nz/a-heart-that-never-stops-giving-meet-local-legend-sally-hall/

Celebrate the people who make a real difference in your community - nominate a Local Legend here: https://mobilehealth.co.nz/locallegendawards/

25/02/2026

February has been a big month of giving back and getting moving.

Last week, our office team dedicated 36 volunteer hours to Volunteering Canterbury, helping pack and deliver food parcels prepared by 0800 Hungry Ministries Trust. These parcels went directly to individuals and families across Christchurch who are experiencing hardship, and we’re proud to play a small part in supporting the community.

While packing and delivering, the team was also getting their steps in for Move Your Butt for Bowel Cancer NZ. The goal: for each person to complete 100 km in a month. What began as a meaningful way to get active has turned into an incredible team effort, with 1,396 km already completed and more than $2,000 raised.

https://www.moveyourbutt.org.nz/fundraisers/mobilehealthgroup

22/02/2026

Six‑year‑old Kylo was recently our 1,000th patient treated on board the Mobile Surgical Unit - Te Waka Hauora in Rangiora.

For Kylo and for many children, this means receiving essential dental surgery closer to home and surrounded by whānau.

Strong partnerships are the backbone of this service. More than half of our host sites have now delivered over 1,000 operations, with several reaching new milestones this year. Kaikohe, Oamaru, and Balclutha have each surpassed 1,500 procedures, demonstrating the impact of consistent, community‑based care.

CE Mark Eager says, “Milestones like this reinforce our purpose. Each patient we treat, including Kylo, represents a family supported and a community better served."

Watch how we’re making a difference:
https://mobilehealth.co.nz/1000-patients-in-rangiora/

15/02/2026

Rangiora Reaches 1,000 MSU Patients

The Mobile Surgical Unit has now cared for 1,000 patients in Rangiora, providing surgical services close to home. Thank you to everyone who joined us to acknowledge this milestone, including Matt Doocey MP, Mayor of Waimakariri, Dan Gordon, and our 1,000th patient, six‑year‑old Kylo.

Watch how we're making a difference: https://vimeo.com/1164209638?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Read on:
https://mobilehealth.co.nz/1000-patients-in-rangiora/

Mobile Surgical

12/02/2026

Rural New Zealand has a way of stealing hearts.

This Valentine’s Day, we’re reminded that people stay where they feel connected.

The Golden Key Project, launched by Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network, helps medical students and locum GPs experience the heart of rural New Zealand - community, welcome, and a sense of home. When medical professionals feel welcomed and supported, they’re more likely to return - and that’s exactly what the Golden Key project is all about. Find out more here: https://htrhn.org.nz/golden-key-project/

Our CE, Mark Eager, talks to nzherald.co.nz about love, dating apps, and the heart of rural health: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/could-a-dating-app-fix-the-rural-gp-crisis/KYGIB56XESMHEZWVBMRV5CCMXY/

Mobile Health group chief executive Mark Eager wants a matchmaking app to help doctors in rural communities find love.

09/02/2026

Mobile Surgical is proud to celebrate a significant milestone in Rangiora, having now provided care to 1,000 patients within the community. This achievement reflects the dedication of our clinical teams and the strong collaboration with local clinicians and the Rangiora Health Hub, whose support ensures high‑quality surgical services remain accessible close to home.

We were pleased to welcome the Mayor of Waimakariri, Dan Gordon, and other guests to mark this occasion.

We look forward to sharing more with you soon.

02/02/2026

Mobile Health Group is 'Moving Our Butts' This February!

We’re proud to be taking part in 'Move Your Butt' for Bowel Cancer New Zealand this February - a nationwide challenge raising awareness and vital funds for bowel cancer prevention and treatment.

Our team is committing to 100 km each throughout the month, honouring the 100 Kiwis who lose their lives to bowel cancer every month. It’s a cause that matters deeply to us, and we’re ready to put in the mahi.

Join our team or support the challenge here:
https://www.moveyourbutt.org.nz/fundraisers/mobilehealthgroup

11/01/2026

Mobile Surgical Unit – Te Waka Hauora is back on the road next week! Our mobile surgical unit will be in the North Island, visiting Whangārei and Pukekohe.

Want to know when we’re near you? You can view our schedule here: https://mobilehealth.co.nz/schedule/

Our service operates on a five‑week rotation, visiting 25 rural communities across Aotearoa.

16/12/2025

Holiday Closure

Our team will be taking a short break over the holiday season.

The office will reopen on January 5th.
Our units will be back on the road from:
Mobile Imaging: 5th January
Mobile Medical: 14th January
Mobile Surgical: 19th January

We wish all our patients, partners, and communities a restful, healthy holiday season.

11/12/2025

MERI KIRIHIMETE FROM MOBILE HEALTH GROUP

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re celebrating a healthier year for all across Aotearoa. Our mobile units have continued delivering healthcare where it’s needed most, and behind every journey is a team that values patients, communities, and collaboration.

This month, we’re adding a festive twist by celebrating one of our own with 'The 12 Dave's of Christmas’. For more than 22 years, our Operations Manager, Dave, has been our office go-to, the all-round good Kiwi bloke who keeps the wheels turning (literally), and always keeps us laughing along the way!

Here’s to Dave, our team, partners, funders, host sites, our communities, and to everyone who follows our journey. Wishing you all a restful, healthy holiday season.

10/12/2025

Read our Annual Report

For more than three decades, Mobile Health Group has been delivering essential healthcare to rural and regional communities across the motu. With over 50,000 patients treated, our commitment to improving health outcomes remains stronger than ever.

This year’s Annual Report highlights the milestones, stories, and innovations that continue to drive our mission - expanding access, advancing equity, and ensuring every New Zealander can receive quality care close to home.

Thank you to our partners, funders, host sites, and the communities that welcome us. Together, we are shaping a future where rural health is not an afterthought, but a cornerstone of equity in Aotearoa.

Read the full report here: https://mobilehealth.co.nz/mobile-health-group-annual-report-2024-2025/

Qora Health Branding

26/11/2025

Last week, our Quality Manager, Kathryn Howden, represented Mobile Health Group at the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Canberra.

The forum theme for 2025, “Think differently, start small, have impact”, truly reflects our journey. From small beginnings to meaningful change, this message continues to inspire the way we approach healthcare innovation and equity.

We’re so proud that Kathryn was able to share our story and mahi through the poster presentation sessions, showing how even the smallest steps can lead to lasting improvements in healthcare quality and safety.

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