Health NZ – Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley

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Our page is managed by Health New Zealand - Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley. This page is monitored between 9am and 8pm, 7 days a week. If you need urgent health advice, please call Healthline on 0800 611 116 . We welcome your comments and interactions but we have two simple rules for a safe social community:

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Health New Zealand - Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley provide health support and services for the Greater Wellington region. We operate three hospitals – Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown, Hutt Valley Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua – as well as the Kāpiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu. We also operate Te Korowai-Whāriki, a large mental health campus based at Porirua. We provide a range of specialist services including neurosurgery, oncology, neonatal intensive care and community-based services including district nursing, rehabilitation services, social work, alcohol and drug services, and home support services to a population of around 900,000 people. Health New Zealand - Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley is a pro-equity Health Organisation, with a particular focus on Māori and Pacific Peoples. Contact Information:

Wellington Regional Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital
General enquiries: 04 385 5999
Patient enquiries: 04 385 5947
Website: https://www.ccdhb.org.nz/

Hutt Valley Hospital
General or Patient enquiries: 04 566 6999
Website: https://www.huttvalleydhb.org.nz/

Help us keep our hospitals safer this winter Winter illnesses are continuing to circulate across the Wellington district...
20/08/2026

Help us keep our hospitals safer this winter

Winter illnesses are continuing to circulate across the Wellington district, and our hospitals are seeing increased numbers of patients needing care.

If you're attending a hospital appointment, we kindly ask that you consider bringing just one support person with you, unless additional assistance is needed. Limiting the number of people in waiting areas helps reduce the spread of illness and protects vulnerable patients, whānau and staff.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community safe and our hospitals running smoothly this winter. 💙

It can be difficult sometimes to get in to see your usual health care provider. Did you know that pharmacies can help ...
20/08/2026

It can be difficult sometimes to get in to see your usual health care provider. Did you know that pharmacies can help with a lot of health concerns?

Some of the things they may be able to help with:

✅ Expert medication advice
✅ Emergency contraception
✅ Some immunisations
✅ Some urinary or eye infections
✅ Fixing up minor cuts
✅ Checking rashes
✅ Doing basic health checks
And more.

Find your closest one through healthpoint.co.nz.

Learn more about what pharmacists can help with at info.health.nz

Healthcare options if you don't need emergency careIf you need medical advice but don't require emergency department (ED...
19/08/2026

Healthcare options if you don't need emergency care

If you need medical advice but don't require emergency department (ED) care, there are a number of healthcare options available.

Online GP services
Speak with a doctor by phone or video from home. This can often be a convenient option for non-urgent health concerns.
healthnz.govt.nz/online-phone-healthcare/online-gp-care

Call Healthline on 0800 611 116.
This is free, 24-hour health advice from registered health care professionals who can help you decide what care is right for you.

Your GP
For ongoing health concerns, prescriptions, referrals, routine care and non-urgent medical issues.

Online GP services
Speak with a doctor by phone or video from home. This can often be a convenient option for non-urgent health concerns.
healthnz.govt.nz/online-phone-healthcare/online-gp-care

Urgent care clinics
For illnesses and injuries that need prompt attention but are not life or limb threatening.

Thank an Orderly Day | 20 AugustToday we celebrate and thank our incredible Orderlies, whose dedication, professionalism...
19/08/2026

Thank an Orderly Day | 20 August

Today we celebrate and thank our incredible Orderlies, whose dedication, professionalism and care help keep our hospital and health services running every day.

Orderlies are often the behind-the-scenes heroes of healthcare, supporting patients, whānau and staff in countless ways. Whether they're transporting patients, delivering equipment, supporting clinical teams, or helping ensure our facilities operate smoothly, their contribution is essential to the care we provide.

Quite simply, we couldn't do what we do without them.

Their mahi touches every corner of our organisation, helping create a safe, caring and efficient environment for patients and colleagues alike. They are often a reassuring presence during a patient's journey and a dependable support for our clinical teams.

On Thank an Orderly Day, we acknowledge the vital role our Orderlies play and the difference they make every single day. Thank you for your commitment, compassion and hard work. We see you, we value you, and we appreciate everything you do.

Ngā mihi nui and thank you to all our Orderlies. 💙

19/08/2026

Need care, but it's not an emergency?

If your health concern isn't life-threatening, there may be options that can help you get advice or treatment sooner than waiting in the Emergency Department (ED).

✅ Your GP or practice nurse
✅ Online GP (free for children under 14, subsidised for adults with a Community Services Card)
✅ Urgent care clinics
✅ Your local pharmacist, Some treatments are now funded through Extended Pharmacy Services for eligible people, at participating pharmacies
✅ Ka Ora Telecare for after-hours care in rural areas

Not sure where to start? Call Healthline on 0800 611 116. It's free, available 24/7, and can help guide you to the right service.

Learn more about your healthcare options at healthnz.govt.nz/GetHelp

In an emergency, always call 111 or go to the nearest Emergency Department.

😷 Wearing a surgical mask in patient-facing settings is an important measure to help reduce the risk of transmission, pr...
19/08/2026

😷 Wearing a surgical mask in patient-facing settings is an important measure to help reduce the risk of transmission, protect vulnerable patients and their whānau 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 and support the hauora 🌿 and wellbeing of our healthcare teams.

🚦 Green lights to help Hutt Hospital doctors reach life-threatening emergenciesOn-call doctors at Hutt Hospital are usin...
18/08/2026

🚦 Green lights to help Hutt Hospital doctors reach life-threatening emergencies

On-call doctors at Hutt Hospital are using an existing provision under New Zealand road rules that allows vehicles displaying a flashing green light to signal that they are responding to a medical emergency.

The green beacon and bright green-and-white DOCTOR sign help other road users recognise when an on-call specialist is urgently making their way to hospital.

🚗 What does this mean for drivers?
If you see a vehicle displaying a flashing green light, please make way and stop if necessary, when it is safe to do so, to allow the vehicle to pass.

Importantly, the green beacon does not give doctors any special driving privileges. They must follow all road rules, including speed limits, traffic lights and stop signs.

The beacons are being provided to on-call anaesthetists, intensivists and obstetricians who may be called urgently to Hutt Hospital when a person's life or health is at immediate risk.

With ongoing roadworks and congestion affecting travel times around Lower Hutt, helping these doctors reach hospital safely and quickly can make a real difference. 💚

18/08/2026

Need healthcare but not sure where to start?

If it's an emergency, the Emergency Department (ED) is the right place. But for many everyday health concerns, there may be other options that can help you sooner.

💻 Online GP (now FREE for under 14s)
📞 Healthline: 0800 611 116. There is a callback service if you don't want to wait on hold.
🏥 Urgent Care and After Hours clinics.
💊 Your local pharmacy. Under the Extended Pharmacy Service, some treatments are now free or lower cost. Call your local to find out.

ED teams prioritise the most seriously unwell patients first, so if your situation isn't an emergency, you may face a long wait.

Find the right care for your needs at healthnz.govt.nz/GetHelp

Get the healthcare you need - right care. Right Place.If you need medical advice but don't require emergency department ...
12/08/2026

Get the healthcare you need - right care. Right Place.

If you need medical advice but don't require emergency department (ED) care, there are a number of healthcare options available.

If you're unsure where to go, call Healthline on 0800 611 116. This is free, 24-hour health advice from registered health care professionals who can help you decide what care is right for you.

Your GP
For ongoing health concerns, prescriptions, referrals, routine care and non-urgent medical issues.

Online GP services
Speak with a doctor by phone or video from home. This can often be a convenient option for non-urgent health concerns.
healthnz.govt.nz/online-phone-healthcare/online-gp-care

Urgent care clinics
For illnesses and injuries that need prompt attention but are not life or limb threatening.

Feeling unwell or hurt and can't see your usual doctor? The Emergency Department (ED) isn’t always the best place for ev...
12/08/2026

Feeling unwell or hurt and can't see your usual doctor?

The Emergency Department (ED) isn’t always the best place for every situation, but it’s exactly where to go in an emergency.

Swipe through to find the right care for you.

Visit healthnz.govt.nz/GetHelp to find the right healthcare for your specific needs.

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