Awanui Labs - Otago Southland

14/04/2025

Due to industrial action, most of our blood test centres will be closed for the the three days in between Easter and ANZAC Day (22-24 April).

We are also closed on the public holidays of Easter and ANZAC Day.

Please plan your visit either before or after this period, and check the details on our website to check we are open.

👩‍🔬 Strike information - view here: https://www.awanuilabs.co.nz/south/otagosouthland/2025/04/10/change-to-service/

19/03/2025

Due to strike action on Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 March 2025, our services will be closed on these dates.

As these dates follow Otago Anniversary, most of our services across the region will be closed for a four-day period (24 - 27 March). All regions will have life preserving services.

Please visit us before or after these dates.
Visit our website for information specific to your region.
https://www.awanuilabs.co.nz/south/otagosouthland/2025/03/13/change-to-service-25-27-march/

29/01/2025

Due to strike action on 5 and 7 February, our services will be closed on these dates.

As these dates fall either side of Waitangi Day, most of our services across the South Island will be closed for a three-day period (5-7 February). All regions will have life preserving services.

Please visit us before or after these dates.

Visit our website for information specific to your region. https://www.awanuilabs.co.nz/south/otagosouthland/2025/01/24/industrial-action-5-7-february/

03/10/2024

Due to the State of Emergency in Dunedin, our South Dunedin collection centre is closed today and Dunedin Hospital Outpatients service will open from 10am.

12/09/2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Our Dunstan lab in Clyde is currently running on emergency power so only urgent collections are available until the power is restored. We estimated this to be fixed by lunchtime.

The rest of the Central Otago region also has snow so services in our Queenstown centres may be affected due to the weather.

18/08/2024

Many might say that rugby is in the blood of New Zealanders. We are seeking to find out exactly what that means when it comes to the All Blacks.

The Awanui Labs team collected blood samples from the All Blacks squad ahead of the 2024 Test season in partnership with the team’s Doctor, Martin Swan and Dietician, Kat Darry.

Many might say that rugby is in the blood of New Zealanders. Awanui Labs, the country’s leading provider of laboratory and pathology services, is seeking to find out exactly what...

16/08/2024

We know a blood test isn't an enjoyable event for many, but we do appreciate those who take the time to share when they've had a positive experience. Ngā mihi - thank you to you!

25/06/2024

Our collection centres are closed for the Matariki public holiday. Please check our website for available services.

24/04/2024

Our collection centres will be closed on Thursday 25 April for the ANZAC Day public holiday.

27/03/2024

All our collection centres will be closed on Friday 29 March (Good Friday), Monday 1 April (Easter Monday). Collection centres that normally operate on a Saturday, will remain open over the weekend. https://www.awanuilabs.co.nz/south/otagosouthland/collection-centres/

01/02/2024

Due to strike action on Monday 5 February, all our collection centres will be closed.

You can find your nearest collection centre here which are operating as usual from Wednesday 7 Feb following Waitangi Day.

Learn more here: https://www.awanuilabs.co.nz/south/otagosouthland/2024/01/25/further-strike-action/

15/11/2023

Awanui Labs have received a notice from APEX of intended strike action by its members on Friday 17 November, and for Invercargill on Monday 20 November. Please see below for the dates and impact of the strike in your area. https://www.awanuilabs.co.nz/south/otagosouthland/2023/11/07/further-strike-action/