West Coast Health

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

Poutini Waiora runs E Noho Community Exercise classes at 10 am on Wednesday mornings at Holy Trinity Church in Greymouth.

These classes offer a safe, welcoming space for older adults to build balance, leg strength, and overall health. Exercises are tailored for people aged 65+, Māori and Pasifika people aged 55+, and anyone at increased risk of falling.

Alongside the physical benefits, the classes also help build confidence, create connections, and strengthen a sense of community.
Classes are a gold coin donation.

To find out more, contact the Poutini Waiora team at [email protected]

03/06/2026

After-hours primary care and pharmacy this weekend:
Kā Ora Telecare provides people with a quick and easy solution to connect with a health care professional for afterhours medical advice and treatment.
The service is open 5pm to 8am (evening and overnight) on Weekdays, and 24 hours in Weekends and Public Holidays.
You can connect with the Ka Ora Telecare team by:
1. Calling 0800 2 KA ORA (0800 252 672)
You will first be greeted by a Kaiawhina or a Nurse. The team will assess your health needs, and you can either see a clinician directly or you may also choose to schedule an appointment later in the evening.
2. Booking an Appointment online through the ‘Book Appointment’ button for Ka Ora.
Available from 5pm to 10pm weekdays and 8am to 10pm weekends and public holidays.
By booking an appointment, you will have a specific appointment time to connect directly with the medical team over phone or video.
For more information about the after-hours service, check out our website - https://westcoasthealth.nz/your-health/after-hours-care
Weekend Pharmacy:
Unichem Olsen's Pharmacy is open Saturday 10am - 2pm
Unichem Te Nīkau Pharmacy is open Sunday 12pm - 2pm **
Westland Pharmacy is open Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Westland Pharmacy is open Sunday 10am - 12pm
Buller Pharmacy is open Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm

Ka Ora West Coast Primary Care Practices are closed at night and on the weekend. You can access care at night-time or on the weekend by accessing Ka Ora Telecare. Telecare means the service is provided via the phone or internet.  Ka Ora Telecare provides people living in rural areas with a quick a...

01/06/2026

Regular movement lifts your energy and mood.

Head out for a walk with friends or whānau, go for a run around the block, or consider biking to work a few days a week if you can.

If you need support to be active, our PASS (Physical Activity Support Service) programme might be a fit for you.

Visit our website: https://westcoasthealth.nz/your-health/living-a-healthier-life/healthy-lifestyles-team/physical-activity-support-service-pass or talk to your GP to learn more.

📷 Stewart Nimmo

28/05/2026

Come through to one of our Smokefree clinics this June 💚

Whether you're in Hokitika, Greymouth, Reefton, or anywhere on the Coast, you're welcome to come through to one of our smokefree clinics.

It's a free, friendly space where you can connect with dedicated support from local Coasters – including NRT (ni****ne replacement therapy). Get smokefree and earn grocery vouchers for you and the whānau!

Nau mai, come along! 🌿

28/05/2026

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 - 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘁.
Join our FREE Adapting to Change workshop designed to help business owners build resilience, identify opportunities, and navigate uncertainty with confidence.

You’ll gain practical tools and frameworks to help your business adapt in an ever-changing environment.

10 June (Westport): https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/rbpn-business-resilience-training-adapting-to-change-westport-tickets-1990059194622
17 June (Hokitika): https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/rbpn-business-resilience-training-adapting-to-change-hokitika-tickets-1990142179833
24 June (Online): https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/rbpn-business-resilience-training-adapting-to-change-tickets-1990142229983

✅ Free for West Coast business owners
✅ Practical and interactive
✅ Provided by Development West Coast

More information about the government announcement: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/package-support-small-businesses-announced

28/05/2026

Buller Medical Centre’s walk-in Vaccination Clinics

Buller Medical enrolled patients are invited to attend our upcoming walk-in Flu and COVID vaccination clinics at Buller Health, 46b Cobden Street, Westport.

🗓 Wednesday 3 June | 9am – 12pm
🗓 Wednesday 17 June | 9am – 12pm

✅ Free flu vaccines for eligible patients (including 65+)
✅ Free COVID vaccinations for eligible patients
✅ No appointment needed – just drop in.

Stay protected this winter - we look forward to seeing you there!

27/05/2026

Our Healthy Lifestyles Team Manager, Amy, loves making time to get outdoors with her whānau 💚

“Whānau time is important to us. We love getting outside in the fresh air together, staying active, and enjoying nature - whether it’s bush walks, mushroom spotting, or simply exploring the outdoors. Those moments help us slow down, connect, and create memories as a whānau.”