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This is the official Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa page If you have a medical emergency, please dial 111.

Health New Zealand - Wairarapa works with other health care providers to plan, fund and provide a range of healthcare services for people in Wairarapa. We promote an open forum for discussion but would also like to maintain a respectful environment. We request that observe the following Facebook posting guidelines:
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05/06/2026

⭐Today is Safe Sleep Day - for babies ⭐

🐣It's an oppportunity to raise awareness of the need to ensure every pēpi has a safe sleep, every time.

🥰At Wairarapa Hospital our midwifery team is proud to promote and support safe sleep for babies.

🌸Every day they share knowledge and guidance with parents and whānau around the four Foundations for Safe Sleep:

❣️Face up, face clear – always place pēpi on their back, with no pillows, toys or loose blankets.

❣️Flat and firm – use a flat bed and mattress with firm sides such as pēpi-pod, wahakura or bassinet.

❣️Free – provide a smoke, v**e, alcohol and drug-free environment.

❣️Fathers and family – can help support and encourage breastfeeding as a protective factor, as well as help protect babies during every sleep.

Founded by Hāpai Te Hauora, the Foundations for Safe Sleep provide a practical framework that helps health professionals, parents and whānau create safe sleep environments in everyday life.

Find more information, resources and grants for community groups and organisations online here: www.sudinationalcoordination.co.nz

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.

12/05/2026

It’s International Nurses Day! 🩺

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

Today, we give a huge shoutout to our incredible Wairarapa nursing teams.

From our busy hospital wards to our dedicated teams working across our Wairarapa communities, our nurses' compassion and leadership save lives every day.

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! 👇

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! 👶✨

04/05/2026

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

30/04/2026

We’re here when you need us.

Wairarapa Hospital is your local hospital, part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, connecting you to care across Aotearoa, 24/7.

24/04/2026

We will remember them....

The Ode
By Laurence Binyon

22/04/2026

We’ve confirmed a new measles case in Wellington.

Locations of interest have been identified and may change as information is updated. If you visited any listed locations, please follow the advice provided and monitor for symptoms.

👉 Check our locations of interest page here and find advice: healthnz.govt.nz/locations-of-interest

And check back regularly for the latest updates.

21/04/2026

Meet our new Violence Reduction Specialists – Olly Va’alepu and Alana Jones 👋

After close to a decade as nurses at Wellington Hospital, Olly and Alana are now supporting our frontline teams across Capital, Coast, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa to stay safe at work.

They train staff in practical skills like verbal de-escalation, situational awareness and safe breakaway techniques – helping them feel confident and prepared if situations become challenging.

Everyone deserves to feel safe at work and most people who use our services treat staff with respect – we really value that. For the rare times things escalate, it’s important our teams have the right tools and support.

Because looking after our people helps them look after you. ❤

20/04/2026

Wellington Regional Hospital weather update in case you have appointments there. 👇

Wellington Regional Hospital remains fully operational across all sites.

While there has been minor to moderate storm damage to some buildings, essential services and patient care are continuing as usual.

🚗 Patients are encouraged to check travel conditions before leaving home and make decisions based on their own circumstances.

📱If you are unable to attend your appointment due to weather or transport disruptions, please let us know as soon as possible by calling the number on your appointment letter.

We continue to work closely with our partners as further poor weather is forecast. We'll provide health related updates if we receive any. Check the first comment for links to use if you don't need to go to hospital but have a health issue or can't travel to your usual health provider.

Please take care when travelling, e te whānau. 💙

Please also follow South Wairarapa District Council Wellington Region Emergency Management Office and MetService New Zealand for ongoing updates.

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Te Ore Ore Road
Masterton
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Website

http://www.wairarapa.dhb.org.nz/

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