Eastern Bay Primary Health Alliance

30/03/2026

If you’re having an emergency (or a baby) this Wednesday night, please be aware the main entrance to Tauranga Hospital will be closed overnight from 7pm Wednesday 1 April until 6am Thursday 2 April while road and driveway repairs are underway.

Please use the entrance on Clarke Street to access car parking, and make your way to the emergency department or birthing unit using the lift or stairs. Traffic management and signage will be in place.

St John knows what to do and there will be no disruption to ambulances coming or going.

If weather doesn’t allow the work to go ahead, it will be postponed to the following night (on a rolling basis). We’ll keep you posted if there are any changes.

Thanks for your patience and understanding.

22/02/2026

Introducing Candy Black - Candy is the new Team Lead Hapainga Stop Smoking Service.

"Kia ora koutou, Although I’m newly based at EBPHA, I’ve been part of the Hāpainga Stop Smoking service since 2016 and have a strong commitment to supporting whānau to achieve their hauora goals.

I’m really enjoying the role and getting to know the team and wider services. As a māmā of four and a proud nanny to five mokopuna, this mahi is close to my heart.

I value working collaboratively, building strong relationships, and learning from the people and communities around me. I’m looking forward to connecting more here in Whakatāne and contributing to the important work already happening."

If you know of anyone that would benefit from stopping smoking here are the ways they can access our service:

--> Call 0800 427 246 (0800 Hāpainga) to speak with a Quit Coach, or
--> Email Hapainga@ebpha.org.nz, or
--> Come to 5 Louvain Street, Whakatāne. Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm, or
--> Come to 10 Tebbs Lane, Gate Pā, Tauranga. Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm, or
--> Let your GP know and they will refer you to the Hāpainga team

Once you have signed up, our quit coaches will call you as soon as possible and get you started on your new journey.

17/02/2026

Māmā & Pēpi Hub Open Day 💛

Nau mai haere mai, we warmly invite hapū wāhine, māmā and whānau to come along and experience the Māmā & Pēpi Hub at Te Rau Aroha.

📅 A hea/Date: 5 March 2026
🕚 Wā/Time: 11am – 2pm
📍 Ki hea/Location: Te Rau Aroha Whare
💰 Utu/Cost: Kore Utu/FREE for all whānau
📝 Rēhita/Registration: Register at the gate on arrival

Nau mai, come and connect, learn and spend time in a safe, welcoming and culturally grounded space designed to support māmā and pēpi from hapūtanga through early parenthood.

Ngā whakaritenga/On the day you can:

• Learn about the Māmā & Pēpi Hub and its kaupapa
• Join wellbeing kōrero and wānanga on pregnancy, postpartum and early parenting
• Meet our kaiāwhina and team
• Connect with other māmā and whānau
• Enjoy kai and activities for whānau

Bring yourselves, your pēpi and your whānau - we would love to see you there 💛

17/02/2026

📢 Important Health Update: Norovirus on the East Coast

We’ve seen a recent spike in norovirus (stomach bug) cases across our eastern coastal communities. Norovirus is highly contagious and causes sudden vomiting and diarrhoea.

To help stop the spread and protect our families, please follow these steps:

👉 The 48-Hour Rule: If you or your child have been sick, stay home from work, school, or daycare until you have been symptom-free for at least 48 hours.

🖐️ Wash Your Hands: Use soap and water for 20 seconds. Note: Hand sanitiser alone doesn't always kill norovirus—good old-fashioned scrubbing is best!

🧼 Clean Surfaces: Use a bleach-based cleaner for high-touch areas like taps, door handles, and toilets.

If you’re worried about symptoms, call your GP or Healthline anytime for free advice at 0800 611 116.

21/01/2026

✨ The new After-Hours Urgent Care Service starts this Auckland Anniversary weekend at Rehua Tūahiahi on King Street - Kopeopeo.
Join us in welcoming the launch of this new service on Saturday, 24 January.

We also want to acknowledge all the work and support provided by the Whakatane Hospital Team for the mahi over the years in hosting the after-hours GP service for our community. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou

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

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