Health NZ – West Coast

Health NZ – West Coast This is the official Health NZ - Te Tai o Poutini West Coast page. Please note this page is only monitored during working hours.

This West Coast DHB page is to assist staff, our community and potential staff to keep in touch with each other and keep up to date. It is not a page to make official complaints or for booking medical appointments. The West Coast DHB has the right to remove any comments that are offensive or inaccurate.

🚧 Ngākawau Health Centre updateWe have made some changes to Ngākawau Health Centre services this week.📅 Clinic closures ...
27/01/2026

🚧 Ngākawau Health Centre update
We have made some changes to Ngākawau Health Centre services this week.
📅 Clinic closures / changes:
• Closed: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
• Open: Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 1:30pm (instead of the usual Thursday morning clinic).

To book an appointment, please phone Ngākawau Health Centre on (03) 788 5062.

✅ Health care services will still be available, and there are options if you or your whānau need care.

📞 Healthline – Free, 24/7 health advice
Call 0800 611 116 or contact your GP practice to discuss symptoms.

💻 Ka Ora Telecare (after hours care)
Virtual primary care for rural communities:
• Weeknights: 5pm–8am
• Weekends & public holidays: 24/7
📞 0800 252 672 | 🌐 http://spr.ly/6184h6qce

🩺 Online GP / virtual appointments
Non-urgent care with NZ registered health professionals, available 24/7.
Subsidies available for some people.
➡️ http://spr.ly/6185h6qc5

💊 HealthInfo & pharmacies
Trusted health information and advice:
➡️ http://spr.ly/6186h6qcg
Your local pharmacy can also help.

🤰 Pregnancy support
Contact your midwife or Lead Maternity Carer (LMC).

👶 Babies & young children
Call Plunketline on 0800 933 922 to speak with a Plunket nurse.

🧠 Mental health and wellbeing support
If you or someone you care about needs support, these services are here to help:
• 1737 – Need to talk? Phone or text 1737 (free, 24/7 for everyone)
• Rural Support Trust - free phone 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP)
• Online: http://spr.ly/6187h6qc9

🚨 Emergency? Call 111 immediately if someone is badly injured or very unwell.

Please share to help others stay informed 💙

🚧 Planned road closure – health care still available 🚑State Highway 7 south of Reefton will be closed for three days fro...
24/01/2026

🚧 Planned road closure – health care still available 🚑

State Highway 7 south of Reefton will be closed for three days from 🕗 8am Sunday 25 January to 8am Tuesday 27 January 2026.

✅ Health care services will still be available, and there are options if you or your whānau need care during the closure.

If you’re feeling unwell and can’t travel to Reefton:

📞 Healthline – Free, 24/7 health advice
Call 0800 611 116 or contact your GP practice to discuss symptoms.

💻 Ka Ora Telecare (after hours care)
Virtual primary care for rural communities:
• Weeknights: 5pm–8am
• Weekends & public holidays: 24/7
📞 0800 252 672 | 🌐 http://spr.ly/6188C7M1m

🩺 Online GP / virtual appointments
Non-urgent care with NZ registered health professionals, available 24/7.
Subsidies available for some people.
➡️ http://spr.ly/6189C7M1W

💊 HealthInfo & pharmacies
Trusted health information and advice:
➡️ http://spr.ly/6180C7M1o
Your local pharmacy can also help.

🤰 Pregnancy support
Contact your midwife or Lead Maternity Carer (LMC).

👶 Babies & young children
Call Plunketline on 0800 933 922 to speak with a Plunket nurse.

🚨 Emergency? Call 111 immediately if someone is badly injured or very unwell.

🛣️ Stay up to date with the road closure:
NZTA Journey Planner – SH7 Reefton to Maimai (Reefton Saddle)
http://spr.ly/6181C7M1U

Please share to help others stay informed 💙

💐 We appreciate the positive feedback from our patients. Your comments help us continue providing quality care every day...
11/01/2026

💐 We appreciate the positive feedback from our patients. Your comments help us continue providing quality care every day.
💙 Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

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.

✅ Cold dips on a hot summer’s day❌ When you’re heading out for a swim at your favourite lake, river or beach this summer...
30/12/2025

✅ Cold dips on a hot summer’s day

❌ When you’re heading out for a swim at your favourite lake, river or beach this summer, don’t forget to check the water quality.

Each summer, popular swimming sites across the motu are tested for unsafe levels of bacteria or cyanobacteria (toxic algae). High levels of cyanobacteria can be harmful to humans, dogs, and wildlife.

You can look out for water quality information signs or check online at ‘Can I swim here?’: Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) - Can I Swim Here? Or ‘Decide with Safeswim’ at safeswim.org.nz

Swimmers are urged to avoid getting in the water within 48 hours of significant rainfall as heavy rain can wash contaminants into our waterways.

To keep up to date with current health warnings visit: info.health.nz/health-alerts

Need to see a doctor over the holidays?If you don’t have a GP or can’t get an appointment, an online or over-the-phone G...
29/12/2025

Need to see a doctor over the holidays?

If you don’t have a GP or can’t get an appointment, an online or over-the-phone GP service could be a great option.

✅ Book an appointment from wherever you are
✅ Get the care you need without the wait

Find an online or phone doctor appointment here: www.info.health.nz/onlinegp

🤢 Gastro is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain and fever. Gastro spreads very easily from person ...
28/12/2025

🤢 Gastro is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain and fever. Gastro spreads very easily from person to person! Wash hands with soap and water, dry thoroughly - especially before eating and after the toilet. If symptoms hit, stay home for 24-48 hours after the last episode. More info: info.health.nz

🔥 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/6180CKacA
Relationship advice: http://spr.ly/6188CKaYE
Daily life support: http://spr.ly/6180CKaYG
How to ask for help: http://spr.ly/6185CKaYz

Take it one day at a time.

Need health advice over the holidays? Healthline is a free, over-the-phone health service available 24/7. 📞 Call 0800 61...
25/12/2025

Need health advice over the holidays?

Healthline is a free, over-the-phone health service available 24/7.
📞 Call 0800 611 116 or
💻 Request a call back at http://spr.ly/6185CKLT3

Your health, your way - whenever you need it.

🙏 We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible team for their unwavering dedication to providing e...
24/12/2025

🙏 We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible team for their unwavering dedication to providing exceptional care and support to our patients and their whānau.
💐 We are immensely proud of the hard work and compassion you bring to our community every day.
🙏 As some of us take time to rest and recharge, many of you will continue working tirelessly throughout the festive season.
💐 Your kindness, commitment, and service do not go unnoticed, and we are deeply appreciative of everything you do.

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