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Health NZ - Nelson Marlborough is the main funder and provider of health services in the region. Kaiao te tini, ka ora te mano, ka noho ora te nuinga.

We aim to ensure that all people live well, get well, and stay well. Please note this page is only monitored during working hours. It is not a page to make official complaints or for booking medical appointments. Our website has more information to assist you www.nmdhb.govt.nz

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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.

13/09/2026

Smokefreerockquest and Smokefree Tangata Beats are back for 2026!

Buy your tickets to the finals here: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/user/dan615

➡️Smokefreerockquest 2026 Solo/Duo National Final - Thursday 17 September , The Great Hall, Wellington
➡️Smokefreerockquest 2026 Band National Final - Friday 18 September , The Great Hall, Wellington
➡️Smokefree Tangata Beats 2026 National Final - Saturday 19 September , The Great Hall, Wellington

Health NZ is proud to continue its 36-year sponsorship with Smokefreerockquest and Smokefree Tangata Beats, backing these iconic events and young talent across New Zealand. Supporting our young people to be smokefree is important. Through music, creativity and performance, these events encourage young people/rangatahi to protect their breath/hā strengthen their wellbeing/wairua and perform at their best.

Protecting your breath means protecting your future.
Hā ki roto, Hā ki waho.

Health NZ has partnered with Rockquest Promotions to create new Ambassador videos for 2026 featuring messages that encourage smokefree lifestyles for young people/rangatahi.

Visit the Smokefree website for more information: https://www.smokefree.org.nz/our-community/schools/smokefreerockquest-and-smokefree-tangata-beats

11/09/2026

🏗️ The final module for the new 28-bed Interim Inpatient Unit at Nelson Hospital was craned into place this week, completing the installation of all seven modules.

Over the past two weeks, the modules have been delivered and installed one by one, transforming the site and bringing the new facility a step closer to opening. The new unit, to be known as Ward 11, will provide additional inpatient capacity while the wider Nelson Hospital Redevelopment progresses.

A huge thank you to our hospital teams, project partners and contractors who have worked behind the scenes to deliver this achievement, and to staff, patients and the community for their patience during the installation programme.

Over the coming months, work will focus on weatherproofing, connecting services, completing the internal fit-out and commissioning the new unit ahead of opening.

🎥 Watch the timelapse of the final module lift below. Thanks to Crown Infrastructure Delivery for the images and video.

02/09/2026

🏗️ It's been a busy week on the Nelson Hospital campus, with two major construction milestones highlighting the significant progress being made across the site.

Today, Nelson Marlborough Group Director of Operations Phil Wheble and Minister of Health Simeon Brown turned the sod to mark the start of early works for the new 128-bed Inpatient Unit being delivered as part of the Nelson Hospital Redevelopment. Over the next 12 months, service diversions, earthworks, piling and ground improvements will be carried out to prepare the site for major construction.

At the same time, progress is also visible onsite with the arrival of the first modules that will form the new 28-bed Interim Inpatient Unit, which will provide additional inpatient capacity while the wider Nelson Hospital redevelopment progresses. The remaining modules will be delivered over the next week.

Together, these projects will help to meet the healthcare needs of Nelson Marlborough’s growing population.

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.

28/08/2026

🚧 Big progress is happening at Nelson Hospital next week!

The first of seven modules that will form our new 28-bed Interim Inpatient Unit will arrive on site overnight on Sunday 30 August, before being craned into place from 7am the following morning. The rest of the modules will follow over the next two weeks.

Each module will travel from Nayland Road via SH6, Waimea Road, Motueka Street and Tipahi Street to the hospital campus. Access to the Main Entrance will be maintained.

People coming to or living near the hospital can expect some temporary disruption, including:

• increased truck and crane movements
• additional lighting and some construction noise overnight
• traffic management around the Tipahi Street staff car park entrance.

We appreciate everyone's patience while these important deliveries take place. The Interim Inpatient Unit will provide additional inpatient capacity while the wider Nelson Hospital redevelopment progresses.

Thanks to Fitzgerald Construction for these images.

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!

20/08/2026

It's now FREE to book a video appointment with a NZ qualified Online GP for children under 14. Book via healthnz.govt.nz/OnlineGP and check out this video explanation about Online GP from one of our wonderful Community Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialists.

19/08/2026

Today, Thank an Orderly Day, is a chance to show our appreciation for our wonderful orderlies who help keep our hospitals running 👏

From helping patients get from one part of the hospital to another, to bringing vital medical equipment to staff, and walking up to 30,000 steps a day while they're at it - our orderlies are an integral support system for our hospitals.

This Thank an Orderly Day, we extend our thanks to our orderlies for their dedication to being there for our patients on some of their hardest days, and for their endless support of our hospital staff 🫂

Tell us in the comments, is there a time you’d like to thank our orderlies for? 🫶

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Nelson
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http://www.healthnz.govt.nz/

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