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Health New Zealand - Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley provide health support and services for the Greater Wellington region. We operate three hospitals – Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown, Hutt Valley Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua – as well as the Kāpiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu. We also operate Te Korowai-Whāriki, a large mental health campus based at Porirua. We provide a range of specialist services including neurosurgery, oncology, neonatal intensive care and community-based services including district nursing, rehabilitation services, social work, alcohol and drug services, and home support services to a population of around 900,000 people. Health New Zealand - Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley is a pro-equity Health Organisation, with a particular focus on Māori and Pacific Peoples. Contact Information:

Wellington Regional Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital
General enquiries: 04 385 5999
Patient enquiries: 04 385 5947
Website: https://www.ccdhb.org.nz/

Hutt Valley Hospital
General or Patient enquiries: 04 566 6999
Website: https://www.huttvalleydhb.org.nz/

19/05/2026

Ever wondered how our teams train for real emergencies in the air?

Wellington Regional Hospital is home to a little-known gem: a flight simulator modelled on a real air ambulance aircraft. The simulator and its equipment allow health professionals, including doctors, nurses and midwives, to sharpen their skills and strengthen patient safety during transfers. It is used by teams from across New Zealand to practise responding to high-stakes situations where lives are on the line.

This training was made possible thanks to the incredible support of the Wellington Hospitals Foundation, their generous donors, and their Founding Chair at the time, Bill Day. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to helping our teams deliver the best care possible. Their support has an impact not only in the Wellington region but nationwide, as health professionals from all over Aotearoa benefit from this simulator.

Find the right care for you and your whānau and keep emergency departments for emergencies only:✅ Online GP Care (24/7) ...
19/05/2026

Find the right care for you and your whānau and keep emergency departments for emergencies only:

✅ Online GP Care (24/7) - Book same-day appointments with NZ-qualified doctors if you’re not enrolled or can’t wait. Book via info.health.nz/onlineGP.
💊 Pharmacy - Great for coughs, colds, minor infections, emergency contraception, immunisations and more.
🏠 Self-care advice - Visit info.health.nz for trusted tips on managing symptoms at home.
📞 Healthline - Free 24/7 advice from qualified nurses and paramedics: 0800 611 116.
👩‍⚕️ Your usual GP or nurse - Many offer same-day appointments for urgent issues.
🌙 After-hours or urgent care clinic - For non-life-threatening issues like cuts, sprains or minor injuries.
📞 Ka Ora - Rural Telecare. After-hours help from a doctor or nurse: 0800 252 672.
🚨 Emergency? Call 111 - For chest pain, breathing problems, choking, unconsciousness, severe bleeding, severe allergy/anaphylaxis, severe burns, or severe pain.

⭐Today, Tuesday 19 May, is World Human Milk Donation day ⭐ 🌸This international day recognises the amazing women who dona...
18/05/2026

⭐Today, Tuesday 19 May, is World Human Milk Donation day ⭐

🌸This international day recognises the amazing women who donate their breast milk to our milk banks.

🤗Without their kindness and amazing gift of breast milk we would be unable to provide safe milk supplementation to premature or sick babies when māmās milk is not available.

🥰This helps reduce the emotional stress on māmā while she is providing as much milk as she can and navigating the NICU journey for her whānau.

To every woman who donates their breast milk – ‘thank you, you are very much appreciated’.

To our Health NZ lactation consultants – ‘thank you for the valuable work you do’.

Turning down the volume, turning up the care 💙Walking into the Children’s Cancer Service at Te Wao Nui feels a little ca...
14/05/2026

Turning down the volume, turning up the care 💙

Walking into the Children’s Cancer Service at Te Wao Nui feels a little calmer this week. While we love the spacious design of our new hospital, the "hustle and bustle" of a busy ward can sometimes be overwhelming for our brave patients and their whānau.

Enter the Lepper family. While their daughter undergoes treatment for leukaemia, Nathan and his team at NZ Ceilings & Interiors decided to give back in a big way. They donated, supplied, and installed professional acoustic panels across the entire ceiling – a gift worth thousands of dollars!

"We noticed how quickly the space could become loud and overwhelming," says Nathan. "It’s a small contribution, but one we hope makes a real difference."

And it certainly has! Our nurses and families are already feeling the benefits of a quieter, more focused environment.

A massive thank you to Nathan, his family, and the NZ Ceilings & Interiors team for their incredible kindness and hard work. 🏠✨

📷 From left to right: Robyn Crook (Play Specialist), Jessica Molloy (Oncology CNS), Lynne Cowley (CNM), the Lepper family, Gemma Rice (Registered Nurse), and Nicola Duncan (Registered Nurse).

One year on, Wellington Regional Hospital’s High Dependency Unit (HDU) is delivering real gains for patients, whānau and...
13/05/2026

One year on, Wellington Regional Hospital’s High Dependency Unit (HDU) is delivering real gains for patients, whānau and staff 💙

Since opening just over a year ago, the HDU has supported around 1,000 patients with high care needs. By providing a dedicated space for people who are too unwell for a ward, but do not require the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), it has reduced pressure on intensive care and helped ensure planned surgeries stay on track.

As ICU Specialist Dr Paul Young says, the unit has “changed how we manage patients whose needs sit between ward care and ICU”, improving care and flow right across the hospital.

It is also helping ensure people get the right care at the right time, with earlier escalation for those who deteriorate and smoother step down for those recovering. This means fewer delays, better movement through the hospital system, and ICU beds available for those who need them most.

There are gains beyond the numbers too. One patient shared they felt “safe, supported and truly cared for” in the HDU, with the calmer environment supporting recovery while still providing close monitoring.

A strong example of how the right care, in the right place, improves outcomes for everyone ✨

Read more: www.healthnz.govt.nz/news-and-updates/one-year-on-wellingtons-high-dependency-unit-delivers-real-gains

It’s International Nurses Day! 🩺This year’s theme is “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.”Today, we wan...
12/05/2026

It’s International Nurses Day! 🩺

This year’s theme is “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.”

Today, we want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible nursing team across the region.

From our busy hospital wards to our dedicated community teams across Wellington, Porirua, Kapiti and the Hutt, your skill, compassion, and leadership save lives every day. As National Chief Nurse Nadine Gray shared today, “our nurses make a real difference by providing better access, continuity of care, and trusted clinical judgement to make the greatest possible impact on people’s health.”

Join us in saying "thank you" to a nurse who has made a difference in your life! 👇

A fourth case of measles has been confirmed in Wellington today.It is likely that measles is circulating in the communit...
11/05/2026

A fourth case of measles has been confirmed in Wellington today.

It is likely that measles is circulating in the community in Wellington.

We encourage people to check their immunisation status and to keep an eye out for symptoms of measles, including fever, cough, runny or red eyes, and a rash starting at the face.

If seeking medical care, call first and let them know you may have measles.

Read more 👉 http://spr.ly/6181BBSD3h

Celebrating International Midwives’ Day 💙Today we recognise the incredible difference our midwives make for wāhine, pēpi...
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! 👶✨

Call us after hours for rural health care - 0800 252 672.
04/05/2026

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

We’re here when you need us.Wellington and Hutt Valley Hospitals are your local hospitals, part of Health New Zealand | ...
30/04/2026

We’re here when you need us.

Wellington and Hutt Valley Hospitals are your local hospitals, part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, connecting you to care across Aotearoa, 24/7.

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