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Health NZ - Waitematā Health NZ- Waitematā serves the largest population in the country - more than 630,000

We employ around 7000 people in more than 30 different locations and manage a budget of more than $1.2 billion a year, serving the residents of the former council areas of Rodney, North Shore City and Waitakere City. Te Whatu Ora - Waitematā operates North Shore Hospital, on the shores of Lake Pupuke in Takapuna, and Waitakere Hospital in West Auckland. We provide emergency, medical, surgical, maternity, community health and mental health services. We also provide a range of services for the Auckland region, including child rehabilitation and respite at Takapuna's Wilson Centre, forensic psychiatric services at the Mason Clinic in Point Chevalier, oral health services for children and young people, and Community Alcohol and Drug Services. Our organisational promise:

Best care for everyone

Our values:

- Everyone matters
- Connected
- With compassion
- Better, best, brilliant

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Great news! If you live in The Auckland region, the starting age for free bowel cancer screening is now 56.If you are ag...
08/10/2026

Great news! If you live in The Auckland region, the starting age for free bowel cancer screening is now 56.

If you are aged 56 or 57, you will receive a free bowel screening kit in the mail, or be contacted by a local provider, around the time of your next birthday. You will be sent a bowel screening kit every two years until you turn 75.

You can do the bowel screening test in the privacy of your own home.

The lower starting age of 56 for bowel screening also applies to Waikato, Tairāwhiti, Wairarapa, West Coast and South Canterbury and is expected to be rolled out in remaining areas of New Zealand in the first half of next year.

08/10/2026

Your garden should leave you with tomatoes, not pneumonia.

Protect yourself from Legionnaires' disease by wearing a mask when handling potting mix and compost. Dampen the mix before use, and wash your hands afterwards. 🌱

04/10/2026

Part 2 of our dive into Meningococcal disease: Prevention.

Dr Stacey, Public Health Medicine Registrar, breaks down why immunisation is the best protection against meningococcal disease and who can get a free vaccine.

To learn more please visit healthnz.govt.nz/health-topics/immunisations/vaccines-aotearoa/meningococcal-vaccine, or talk to your usual health provider.

04/10/2026

⏰ Meningococcal disease can happen very fast, sometimes in just a few hours, and it can be very serious. One of the problems it can cause is meningitis, which is an infection of the protective layers around the brain and spinal cord. 🧠

In this video, Dr. Stacey, a Public Health Medicine Registrar, talks about the signs and symptoms to watch for and what to do if someone shows signs of meningococcal disease.

Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against meningococcal disease, and some vaccines are free for certain age groups such as children under 5 or young people ages 13 to 25 years old in their first year of close-living situations like uni halls or boarding school.

Visit our website for more info or talk to your regular health provider.

Congratulations to our team at North Shore Hospital, who took out the 2026 Golden Hip Trophy for Best Overall Performing...
30/09/2026

Congratulations to our team at North Shore Hospital, who took out the 2026 Golden Hip Trophy for Best Overall Performing Hospital, announced at New Zealand Hip Fest!

These awards recognise teams delivering outstanding care to people with hip fractures and acknowledge their dedication, teamwork, and commitment to improving outcomes for older people.

The Australian and New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry (ANZHFR) collects data submitted by participating hospitals and uses this information to report on hip fracture care.

The awards were established in 2021 to recognise teams delivering outstanding care to people with hip fractures and supporting the best possible recovery and outcomes.

Great work, team!

Congratulations also to the 2026 finalists:
• Middlemore Hospital
• Palmerston North Hospital
• Taranaki Base Hospital
• Wairau Hospital

28/09/2026

Waitematā and Northland/Te Tai Tokerau breast screening participants will soon be benefiting from Manu Tāiko - a new mobile screening unit.

This new unit is shorter, easier to manoeuvre, and can access locations that have been previously difficult to service, including Russell, and parts of the Hokianga, such as Panguru.

The name Manu Tāiko was gifted by Dr Hope Tupara, National President of the Māori Women’s Welfare League. As a sentry bird that watches over and protects the flock, Manu Tāiko is a fitting name for a service that supports the health and wellbeing of wāhine through early detection of breast cancer and regular breast screening.

Visit www.healthnz.govt.nz/breastscreen to check your eligibility. You can also book now on 0800 270 200.

21/09/2026

Itchy skin that won't quit? It could be scabies. Watch this short video to learn about the signs, symptoms and treatment.

Scabies is usually treated with a cream that kills the scabies mite. Treatment is available from pharmacies without a prescription and may be subsidised for eligible people.

Extra protection for our littlest: Free flu vaccines now available for under 5sFrom today, all children aged 6 months up...
01/09/2026

Extra protection for our littlest: Free flu vaccines now available for under 5s

From today, all children aged 6 months up to their fifth birthday can get a free influenza (flu) vaccine.

This change comes as flu continues to cause high rates of illness and hospitalisations in young children this season, with children under five experiencing some of the highest rates of flu-related hospital care.

The flu season started later than usual and is expected to continue, so it's not too late to get vaccinated. The current flu vaccine is also a good match for the flu virus circulating most widely this year.

✅ Free for all children aged 6 months to under 5 years, pregnant women, and people aged 65+
✅ Helps protect against serious illness
✅ Helps protect your family and community.

The flu vaccine is also free for many people with certain medical conditions.

Book at bookmyvaccine.nz or contact your GP, pharmacy, Hauora Māori provider, Pacific health provider, or local immunisation clinic. Many providers also offer walk-in appointments.

30/08/2026

Flu just won't give up this winter! 🦠

And it's not too late to get protected. 🛡️

Immunisation can still help reduce your risk of serious illness as we head into spring. If you've already had one type of flu this season, vaccination may still be worthwhile, as it helps protect against multiple flu strains. It could help you avoid a second round!

Good news - your local pharmacy may be able to vaccinate you, often without an appointment. Many pharmacies offer convenient walk-in flu vaccination services and can help check whether you're up-to-date with other recommended vaccinations.

Have a chat with your local pharmacist today and find your nearest pharmacy on healthpoint.co.nz.

26/08/2026

The flu vaccine does more than help protect against flu.

Research shows it may also help reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. If you haven't had your flu vaccination yet, it's not too late. 💙

Getting vaccinated is easy. Talk to your usual GP clinic, Hauora Māori or Pacific health provider, or local pharmacist. You can also book through bookmyvaccine.nz. Sorted!

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