Stewart Island/Rakiura Health

25/09/2025

Mōrena

Next week bloods will be available to be taken on Monday 29th instead of Tuesday.

28/08/2025

Kia ora e te whānau. We have a great opportunity to have input into planning for the future of Rakiura/Stewart Island. Along with Southland District Council, Te Whatu Ora and Great South there will be drop in sessions on Tuesday 9th September at the communtiy centre. Come along and chat, share ideas, discuss visions and ask questions.
Our future, our voices.

There are 2 surveys to partake in, one is for SDC on residential housing and the other is for Te Whatu Ora on our Rakiura Health Model Of Care.
Here is a direct link to the Healthcare survey https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FFMtezuv1FiAqghs69&data=05%7C02%7C%7C3c72aa543f80462b3a8208dde5cba314%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638919385893418337%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2F0Ag4at5vzeyYseUgmadhILOKdRlPK6%2FY7UkljahxPs%3D&reserved=0

29/07/2025

Important notice from the nurses - please read
As part of a nationwide 24 hr nursing strike our clinic will be closed tomorrow Wednesday 31st July.
Our nurse will be available for urgent medical care and life preserving services.
Clinic will resume normal services on Thursday 1 August

25/07/2025

This is the notice that Health NZ Comms wish released.
Due to illness, there is no Registered Nurse cover for Stewart Island until midday on Monday 28 July. Please note the clinic will be closed.



If you are unwell during this time, there are options for health care assistance:



In any critical or life-threatening emergency call 111
Feeling sick? Unsure what to do? For free 24/7 health advice call HealthLine on 0800 611 116.
Telehealth/online care: You can ring Ka Ora on 0800 252 672 (free if you are rural) or book an online consultation at Online GP: Online GP Care
Feeling down? To talk to someone for free, call or text 1737. You can also visit the digital hub.

26/06/2025

Expressions of interest are now invited for the part time vacancy cleaning the nurses clinic.
Around 4 hours per week, cleaning 2-3 times
outside of the clinic's operating hours.
For more information or to apply please contact Judy Geary.
Ph. 0278070133
Email Judy.Geary@southerndhb.govt.nz

30/05/2025

After many years of tireless dedication to the Community, Marty Peppers has quietly retired from his nursing position on the island.
HMB Seniors have made a community card, which can be found at the library if you wish to sign it. For anyone who would like to leave a more personal message, please feel free to post these in the box marked Marty's Messages.

02/05/2025

07/04/2025

Looking for new members for this useful committee…

31/03/2025

Flu and Covid vaccinations available Tuesday 8 April, 11am -3pm, at the nurses’ clinic. Please phone/text Cherie on 027 236 2206 to book.

30/03/2025

Kia ora e te whānau, it's that time of year again. If anyone is interested in getting a flu or a covid vaccination, please text or phone Cherie Hemsley on 027 236 2206 to register so we can bring across the right amount of vaccine. We will be holding a flu/covid vaccination clinic at the medical centre on Tuesday the 8th April from 11am to 3pm.

28/02/2025

Due to the island-wide power outage on Tuesday, the Stewart Island nurses will be doing blood tests on Monday 3 March.

26/02/2025

A way to have your say.

New Zealand’s health system is under strain, and communities across the country are calling for urgent action. The Buller Declaration is a nationwide movement advocating for real change, and a series of Public Meetings are being held to raise awareness and gather support.

We encourage you to attend a meeting near you, hear from expert speakers, and add your signature to the Declaration. Together, we can make a difference and ensure our voices are heard when the Declaration is presented to Parliament in November.

Check out the flyer below for more details, including locations and dates.

For more information, head to: https://zurl.co/oKyqT