Health NZ - Northland

Health NZ - Northland Health New Zealand provides health care and disability services, serving the residents of Te Tai Tokerau.

Health New Zealand - Te Tai Tokerau provides health and disability services and serves the people of Northland, from Te Hana in the south to Cape Reinga in the north. Acute services are provided through our four hospitals, located in Whangārei, Dargaville, Kawakawa and Kaitaia, with elective surgery performed at Whangārei and Kaitaia. These services are supplemented by a network of community-based

outpatient and mental health services, a range of allied health services and a public and population health unit. Our page is managed by Health New Zealand – Te Tai Tokerau and is monitored between 8:30am and 4pm, weekdays. We are unable to provide medical advice – please visit your GP, call Healthline on 0800 611 116, or in an emergency call 111. Comments and messages submitted to this page may be used for reporting purposes. Social media community guidelines:
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12/06/2026

Smokefreerockquest and Smokefree Tangata Beats are back for 2026! And the Northland/Te Tai Tokerau Final is happening today!

Through music, creativity and performance, Smokefreerockquest encourages young people to protect their breath, strengthen their wellbeing and perform at their best. Health New Zealand is proud to continue its 36-year sponsorship of this event, backing young talent across New Zealand.

Get your ticket to the regional final and learn more at: https://www.rqp.co.nz/rockquest/dates-tickets

Bring your whānau and join us in celebrating 70 years of caring for the Kaipara community.At Dargaville Hospital, 77 Awa...
11/06/2026

Bring your whānau and join us in celebrating 70 years of caring for the Kaipara community.

At Dargaville Hospital, 77 Awakino Road, Dargaville

Fun activities and entertainment for the whole family, join a guided hospital tour and meet your healthcare heroes.

04/06/2026

The Radiation Oncology Service, Te Hihiri Whakahauora — Cultural Narrative and Design Story

Te Hihiri Whakahauora is a place of protection, connection and renewal, shaped by the whenua and guided by mātauranga for the people of Te Tai Tokerau. Its creation reflects the cultural leadership of Te Ahi Kaa, the hapori kōrero held by ĀKAU and passed through creative collaborations with local ringatoi.

The design and delivery expertise of Jasmax ensured these cultural narratives were carried through the built form with integrity and care. The result is a space shaped by many hands and hearts, created to uphold healing, dignity and connection for generations to come.

04/06/2026

This morning we celebrated the blessing and official opening of the new Radiation Oncology Service, Te Hihiri Whakahauora, at Whangārei Hospital. This marks a major milestone for cancer care in Te Tai Tokerau, with around 350 patients each year no longer needing to travel to Auckland for radiation treatment.

The three level facility connects directly to the Jim Carney Cancer Treatment Centre and has been designed to create a calm, welcoming experience.

Whānau spaces sit on the upper level, staff and planning areas on the mid-level, and treatment rooms including the linear accelerator and CT scanner are located on the ground floor. The development also includes two radiation bunkers, four additional chemotherapy chairs and expanded reception and support areas.

The service has been shaped through close collaboration with Te Ahi Kā, Jasmax and ĀKAU, ensuring the building reflects the identity, stories and aspirations of the communities it serves. Natural materials, soft textures and carefully controlled light and acoustics create a human centred environment that supports both patients and staff.

Go Home Better OffToday our Whangārei Project Pihi Kaha construction teams heard a powerful message from mental health a...
14/05/2026

Go Home Better Off

Today our Whangārei Project Pihi Kaha construction teams heard a powerful message from mental health advocate Rob Mokaraka, a reminder that the most important thing is getting home safely, in every sense.

Jeremy Evans opened with a challenge to all of us: “Go home safely and better off than when you arrived.”

And the team is already living this by standing in the gap for each other , speaking up, checking in, and supporting their mates.

Rob’s kōrero hit home. His journey from crisis to healing is raw, honest and full of aroha. He shared simple tools we can all use:

• Notice your “negative playlist”
• Step aside and get help when you need it
• Crying is better than dying
• Build your “tight 3”
• Find balance in the small things

Big thanks to WorkSafe for joining us and reminding crews they’re here to support, serve and engage.

“Having a respiratory illness can really affect people’s day-to-day lives, as well as their mental health and confidence...
13/05/2026

“Having a respiratory illness can really affect people’s day-to-day lives, as well as their mental health and confidence. Being able to make a diagnosis or help people manage their treatment is really satisfying.

When patients come back to me and say: ‘Now I can play with my grandkids’ or ‘now I can go fishing’ it’s an incredible feeling.

Nurses make a difference every day to their patients’ lives even if they don’t always realise it. The great thing about nursing is there are lots of opportunities for growth.

I think it’s good for nurses to explore different pathways and chase their passion. That way, nurses feel their work is rewarding and the community also benefits.”

For , which was earlier this week, Renju Mathew, Nurse Practitioner from the Whangārei Hospital Respiratory Department, describes the rewards of guiding people through diagnosis, treatment, and back to doing the things they love.

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