Eastern Bay Primary Health Alliance

07/01/2026

06/01/2026

Nau mai ngā hua o Hineraumati ☀️

Another service is on its way e te iwi.
Rehua Tūahiahi After-Hours Clinic, COMING SOON!

E te iwi, we’re excited to announce the launch of Rehua Tūahiahi, the urgent after-hours service of Te Whare o Rehua, available to tautoko our whānau and hapori from the 24th of January.

Monday – Friday 5pm – 8pm
Sat/Sun and Public Holidays 9am – 5pm
Rehua Medical, 90 King Street, Whakatāne
Walk-in clinic – no appointment needed for urgent care.

This kaupapa is delivered in partnership with Eastern Bay Primary Health Alliance, reflecting our shared vision for a healthier, more connected primary care system across Te Moana a Toi.
Mō te rōanga ake o ngā kōrero https://www.tpoom.co.nz/article/rehua-tuahiahi-after-hours-clinic-opens-24-january-2026

22/12/2025

Need a GP or Nurse in the next couple of weeks? Here's a handy list of the open and close hours of the GP practices in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

You can find all the details for these practices on our website: www.ebpha.org.nz/find-a-gp

We are lucky enough to have two afterhours GP clinics in the bay:
Te Awe Tieke Hauora - After Hours Clinic - Weekends and Public Holidays 10am - 4pm - at the Whakatāne Hospital Outpatients
And Opotiki Medical Hub - 5pm - 9pm Weekdays and 8am - 10pm Weekends and Public Holidays - King Street.

From 5 Jan - All GP Clinics will be back to normal hours – check with the clinic for appointments and bookings. Have a safe holidays!

16/12/2025

Need to see a GP or Nurse during the weekend or on a public holidays?

We are lucky enough to have two after-hours GP clinics in the bay:

🏥 Te Awe Tieke Hauora - After Hours Clinic - Weekends and Public Holidays 10am - 4pm - at the Whakatāne Hospital Outpatients

🏥 Opotiki Medical Hub - 5pm - 10pm Weekdays and 8am - 10pm Weekends and Public Holidays - King Street.

Remember to call your GP first before heading in. And in an emergency go straight to the Emergency Room at Whakatāne Hospital.

You can find out the Duty Pharmacy from our website: www.ebpha.org.nz/find-a-pharmacy

12/12/2025

What an honour! Our Hāpainga Team has received the prestigious Te Tohu Mauri Ora award at the National To***co Control Summit 2025 in Auckland!

This recognition celebrates the leadership and significant impact Hāpainga has in supporting whānau on their journey to becoming smokefree and boosting the wellbeing of our communities.

The Team leader, Lizzie Spence, who established Hāpainga, shared, "It is an honour to have our work recognised at this level.”

Congratulations to the entire team and all the amazing kaimahi in the smokefree sector! 👏

Read more on our blog: https://ebpha.org.nz/hapainga-receives-sector-recognition/

11/12/2025

We are in our final week of the Pacific Toyota Cram the Van and today our team is outside the Eastern Bay Primary Health Alliance!

We are collecting donations for our amazing local charities so come on down, say hi to Grace and Noah, and be part of this amazing cause!

Sponsors:
Pacific Toyota
Property Brokers
Nova Energy
Disabilities Resource Centre
Ohope Beach Golf Links
Open Ocean Whakatohea Mussels
Bizzy Buddyz
Seeka
EastPack
Haddock Spraypainters & Panelbeaters
First Credit Union

Charities:
Koha Ki Kawerau
SPCA
OSCA
Have a Heart
Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust
The Salvation Army

11/12/2025

Ohope Beach Medical Care is seeking a dedicated General Practice Nurse or Nurse Prescriber to join the team. Located in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful coastal communities, enjoy a permanent full-time or part-time role with true work–life balance, weekday hours only, no weekends or late nights. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in primary care, we would love to hear from you. Apply via the link below.

General Practice Nurse/Nurse Prescriber Job in Ohope, Bay of Plenty -

Join our vibrant, fun, and dedicated general practice team, located at Ohope Beach — New Zealand's picturesque coastal gem.

02/12/2025

🎉Celebrating a smokefree whānau 🎉

Mum Bernie and daughter Chanelle quit together! Chanelle accepted a referral from a Te Manu Toroa kaimahi to Hāpainga Stop Smoking Service.
Her motivation: “I am my mum's caregiver and I don't want my daughter to have to be mine.”
When Bernie saw the support we could provide, she joined too. A huge step for her health, living with COPD. Now the two of them are smokefree and have joined a walking group with Sport BOP.

Here’s to a healthier future 🥳
For free quit support contact us on 0800427246

26/11/2025

What are you doing on the 9th, 10th and 11th of December? If you are in the Whakatāne area, then you could be a lifesaver! To book an appointment, click the link below or book via the app.

https://www.nzblood.co.nz/booking

24/11/2025

🎄Before the whānau gathers, make sure everyone’s immunisations are up to date - it’s an easy way to show care.

❓Not sure if you or your tamariki are covered? Talk to your GP first or visit info.health.nz/measles-immunity or call 0800 28 29 26 for support.

🤧If you’re feeling unwell, rest up at home and join in once you’re better.

👶Keep pēpi protected and strong - stay on top of their immunisations.

17/11/2025

Asbestos exposure is Aotearoa’s number one workplace killer.

Around 220 people die each year from preventable asbestos-related disease. The airborne fibres are so small they’re invisible to the naked eye, and can cause harm when breathed in. There are no safe levels of exposure.

The dangers are widely known, so there are no excuses.

Learn how to protect yourself and others at https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/asbestos/asbestos-awareness-week/