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05/05/2026

Celebrating International Midwives’ Day 💙

Today we recognise the incredible difference our midwives make for wāhine, pēpi and whānau every day. From pregnancy through birth and beyond, they walk alongside families at some of life’s most important moments.

This year’s theme, ‘One Million More Midwives’, is a global call to grow and support the midwifery workforce – so more families can access safe, high-quality care when they need it most.

To all our amazing midwives: thank you for your skill, compassion and dedication. We appreciate everything you do! 👶✨

04/05/2026

Call us after hours for rural health care - 0800 252 672.

30/04/2026

We’re here when you need us.

Wairarapa Hospital is your local hospital, part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, connecting you to care across Aotearoa, 24/7.

24/04/2026

We will remember them....

The Ode
By Laurence Binyon

22/04/2026

We’ve confirmed a new measles case in Wellington.

Locations of interest have been identified and may change as information is updated. If you visited any listed locations, please follow the advice provided and monitor for symptoms.

👉 Check our locations of interest page here and find advice: healthnz.govt.nz/locations-of-interest

And check back regularly for the latest updates.

21/04/2026

Meet our new Violence Reduction Specialists – Olly Va’alepu and Alana Jones 👋

After close to a decade as nurses at Wellington Hospital, Olly and Alana are now supporting our frontline teams across Capital, Coast, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa to stay safe at work.

They train staff in practical skills like verbal de-escalation, situational awareness and safe breakaway techniques – helping them feel confident and prepared if situations become challenging.

Everyone deserves to feel safe at work and most people who use our services treat staff with respect – we really value that. For the rare times things escalate, it’s important our teams have the right tools and support.

Because looking after our people helps them look after you. ❤

20/04/2026

Wellington Regional Hospital weather update in case you have appointments there. 👇

Wellington Regional Hospital remains fully operational across all sites.

While there has been minor to moderate storm damage to some buildings, essential services and patient care are continuing as usual.

🚗 Patients are encouraged to check travel conditions before leaving home and make decisions based on their own circumstances.

📱If you are unable to attend your appointment due to weather or transport disruptions, please let us know as soon as possible by calling the number on your appointment letter.

We continue to work closely with our partners as further poor weather is forecast. We'll provide health related updates if we receive any. Check the first comment for links to use if you don't need to go to hospital but have a health issue or can't travel to your usual health provider.

Please take care when travelling, e te whānau. 💙

Please also follow South Wairarapa District Council Wellington Region Emergency Management Office and MetService New Zealand for ongoing updates.

16/04/2026

Life begins with hā (breath), but Whooping Cough can threaten that precious life force.

Whooping cough spreads easily and can cause bad coughing making it very hard for pēpi/babies to breathe. Especially newborn pēpi who haven’t had their 6-week immunisations.

If you’re hapū/pregnant, a free whooping cough vaccine from 13 weeks can protect your pēpi by passing on immunity until they’re old enough for their own immunisations at 6 weeks old. Boosters at 4 and 11 years help keep protection strong.

Protect your taonga. 💙

Book an immunisation today with your usual doctor, Hauora Māori or Pacific health provider, pharmacy, or online at bookmyvaccine.nz

07/04/2026

🍂 Winter is coming

To prepare, make sure you get the recommended immunisations for flu, Covid-19 and whooping cough.

Drop in at our free immunisation clinic at Masterton Intermediate School, (Intermediate Street) for all funded vaccines.

The flu vaccine is free for eligible groups, including people aged 65+, pregnant women, and those with certain health conditions. For more on eligibility go to https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/health-topics/immunisations/vaccines-aotearoa/flu-vaccine

If you can’t make it to the clinic on Thursday between 3 and 6pm you can book a vaccine at https://app.bookmyvaccine.health.nz/

02/04/2026

💥The bowel screening age has been lowered
💥If you're turning 58 or 59, you can now join in the bowel screening programme
💥 You don't need to do anything right now
💥 You'll receive a free bowel screening in the post around your birthday
💥 When it arrives, do it and send it back 💥

Watch this heart-warming advert, so you know what to expect: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1264506128456380

31/03/2026

Winter is approaching. Protect yourself and your family.

Flu vaccines are available starting today, 1 April, to safeguard you and your community this winter.

Alongside flu, Covid, and whooping cough also spread more easily in colder months. Immunisation effectively reduces severe illness, hospitalisation, and the spread of winter viruses.

✅ Flu vaccines available now
✅ Covid vaccines year-round; ensure you’re up-to-date before winter
✅ Free vaccines for those aged 65+, anyone who is pregnant, and people with certain health conditions.

👶 Protect pēpi this winter
Whooping cough (pertussis) can be serious for babies. Pregnant women should get immunised to pass some immunity to newborns until they receive their own immunisations at 6 weeks. (Ensure baby's immunisations are timely!)

You can book vaccines at many pharmacies, GPs, Hauora Māori, and Pacific health providers, as well as some midwives and community vaccinators.

📅 Book your vaccination online at 👉 bookmyvaccine.health.nz

In addition to vaccination, prevent winter illness by staying home if unwell, washing hands frequently, and practicing good hygiene.

12/03/2026

Construction will start on a new, purpose-built MRI facility at Wairarapa Hospital later this year - a development which will make a real difference for our community.

A new MRI scanner means Wairarapa patients will receive high quality diagnostic imaging much closer to home. For many patients, removing the need to travel will be a significant improvement in their care experience.

Having an MRI service on-site will help reduce current wait times. Faster access to imaging means earlier diagnosis, quicker specialist decision-making and earlier treatment – all of which contribute to better health outcomes.

This investment doesn’t just benefit Wairarapa. By shifting approximately 1,700 MRI scans a year back into our district, we’ll help ease pressure on MRI machines in neighbouring centres, supporting shorter wait times across the wider Central Region.

This new MRI facility, together with our new replacement CT scanner, is a significant investment in the future of health services for Wairarapa and we look forward to the benefits it will bring for patients and families across our region.

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Te Ore Ore Road
Masterton
5810

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+6469469800

Website

http://www.wairarapa.dhb.org.nz/

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