West Coast Health

29/01/2026

The longer you stay away from to***co, the healthier you get.

29/01/2026

29/01/2026

💜 Healthy Habits for Everyday Wellbeing 💜

Small, consistent habits can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing over time. You don’t need to change everything at once — even one positive step is a great start.

🌿 Simple healthy habits include:
💜 Moving your body in ways you enjoy
💜 Eating regular, balanced meals
💜 Drinking plenty of water
💜 Prioritising good sleep
💜 Taking time to relax and connect with others

If you’d like support to build healthier habits, our team, including our Health Coach Emma (in partnership with West Coast Health) can help guide you in a way that works for you and your lifestyle.

Healthy habits today support a healthier tomorrow 💜

28/01/2026

Louise, one of our Health Improvement Practitioners (HIPs), encourages māmā to let go of guilt, be kind to themselves, and remember they are doing an amazing job.

28/01/2026

After-hours primary care and pharmacy this weekend:

Kā Ora Telecare provides people with a quick and easy solution to connect with a health care professional for afterhours medical advice and treatment.

The service is open 5pm to 8am (evening and overnight) on Weekdays, and 24 hours in Weekends and Public Holidays.

You can connect with the Ka Ora Telecare team by:

1. Calling 0800 2 KA ORA (0800 252 672)

You will first be greeted by a Kaiawhina or a Nurse. The team will assess your health needs, and you can either see a clinician directly or you may also choose to schedule an appointment later in the evening.

2. Booking an Appointment online through the ‘Book Appointment’ button for Ka Ora.

Available from 5pm to 10pm weekdays and 8am to 10pm weekends and public holidays.

By booking an appointment, you will have a specific appointment time to connect directly with the medical team over phone or video.

For more information about the after-hours service, check out our website - https://westcoasthealth.nz/your-health/after-hours-care

Weekend Pharmacy:

Unichem Olsen's Pharmacy is open Saturday 10am - 2pm
Unichem Te Nīkau Pharmacy is open Sunday 12pm - 2pm **

Westland Pharmacy is open Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Westland Pharmacy is open Sunday 10am - 12pm

Buller Pharmacy is open Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm

Ka Ora West Coast Primary Care Practices are closed at night and on the weekend. You can access care at night-time or on the weekend by accessing Ka Ora Telecare. Telecare means the service is provided via the phone or internet.  Ka Ora Telecare provides people living in rural areas with a quick a...

27/01/2026

If you are a new or expectant māmā, support is available to walk alongside you on your parenting journey.

Our Breastfeeding Advocate, Erin Turley, supports mums across Te Tai Poutini West Coast at any stage of breastfeeding. Erin offers one-to-one support and practical advice, whether you are hapū, need help with latch or positioning, are planning a return to work, or want guidance with mixed feeding or weaning. We can connect you with Mum4Mum Breastfeeding Supporters, trained volunteer peers who support mothers with breastfeeding.

If you are finding things tough after having a pēpi, our health improvement practitioners (HIPs) and health coaches are here to support your wellbeing and help you make lasting changes. They can also help connect you with other services, including counselling.

For young māmā and whānau, our Youth Online service offers free online support, including counselling and psychotherapy. You can self-refer for this service through our website.

Visit our website to learn more about the services available to support māmā and whānau at www.westcoasthealth.co.nz

27/01/2026

Did you know we have a fortnightly youth health and wellbeing service that you can self-refer into?

Check out the details below! 😊

The West Coast Health office is closed from 12 noon on Wednesday 24th December and will re-open at 8.30 am on Monday 5th January 2026.

27/01/2026

Landslides can happen quickly, and without warning, even after the heavy rain has passed.

Please stay vigilant and watch for the natural warning signs, as you'll need to act quickly if you see them:
- Small slips, rock falls, and sinking land, at the bottom of slopes.
- Sticking doors and window frames, which may mean the land is slowly moving under the building.
- Gaps where window frames are not fitting properly.
- Steps, decks, and verandas, moving or tilting away from the rest of the building.
- New cracks or bulges on the ground, road, footpath, retaining walls and other hard surfaces.
- Tilting trees, retaining walls, or fences.

Get out of the path of the landslide quickly. Evacuate if the building you are in is in danger.

Find out what to do before, during and after a landslide at getready.govt.nz/landslides

27/01/2026

26/01/2026

Over the next five weeks, we'll be celebrating West Coast māmā and highlighting the support available for māmā and whānau across the Coast 💚

25/01/2026

✨ Meet the Practice ✨

We’re excited to introduce you to the wonderful team here at Westland Medical Centre 💜

👩‍⚕️ Name: Tayla Cadigan
🩺 Role: Equity Pharmacist - In partnership with West Coast Health

You may know Tayla (Ngāi Tahu, Makaawhio), having been born and raised in Hokitika, or have seen her out and about in the community. Tayla completed her pharmacy training on the West Coast and continues to work as a pharmacist at Te Nīkau Hospital part-time.

Tayla will be here on alternate Fridays and looks forward to meeting you! “I really enjoy chatting with people, getting to know them, and working together to improve health and wellbeing”

When Tayla is not working, you can find her studying to complete her Master of Clinical Pharmacy, training for a half-marathon, travelling, reading, and spending time with friends and whānau.

We’re so grateful to have Tayla as part of our team, helping to care for our Hokitika community. 🌿