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Wednesday 2 October 2024Quick Read

Warmer weather and daylight saving bring many Kiwis out into the garden. However, it’s also unfortunately the time... read more about Health officials urge Kiwis to beware of bacteria in potting mix and compost»

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Monday 23 September 2024

West Coast Health, the primary healthcare organisation on the Coast, has confirmed changes to how after-hours care is... read more about Changes to delivery of after-hours care on West Coast»

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Monday 26 August 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora is pleased to announce Scott Construction Limited has been appointed as the lead... read more about Contractor announced for Te Tai o Poutini West Coast’s new mental health facility Ngā Moana e Rua»

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Thursday 15 August 2024Quick Read

We are introducing some changes to how we provide services at Ngakawau Clinic, to ensure we can continue to support our... read more about Ngakawau Clinic to introduce changes to how services are delivered to support sustainability»

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Thursday 8 August 2024Quick Read

From this coming Sunday, Buller Health’s Acute Stabilisation Unit (ASU) will be operating as follows: From 8:30am on... read more about Buller Health’s Acute Stabilisation Unit to reduce services later this week due to staffing challenges»

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Wednesday 7 August 2024Quick Read

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora West Coast is now a proud member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program.... read more about Health NZ West Coast now a proud member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program»

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Tuesday 30 July 2024Quick Read

Buller Health will be introducing alternate care plans to its acute care service overnight on Wednesday in response to... read more about Buller Health’s Acute Stabilisation Unit to close overnight on Wednesday in response to reduced staffing capacity»

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Friday 26 July 2024Quick Read

From Monday 29 July 2024, maintenance work to reseal the top carpark will begin. This work is essential to ensure the... read more about Notice regarding top carpark resealing on the Te Nīkau Hospital & Health Centre carpark (Greymouth)»

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Friday 12 July 2024Quick Read

Buller Health no longer needs to introduce alternate care plans to its acute care service this weekend as a permanent... read more about Buller Health’s weekend acute care services reinstated»

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Thursday 20 June 2024

Buller Health will be introducing alternate care plans to its acute care service to accommodate limited staffing. From... read more about Buller Health’s acute care service to operate under alternate plans in response to limited staffing»

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Friday 14 June 2024Quick Read

Buller Health will be introducing alternate care plans to its acute care service to accommodate reduced staffing... read more about Alternate care plans in place at Buller Health this weekend to accommodate reduced staffing capacity»

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Monday 29 April 2024Quick Read

To be attributed to Andy Inder, Director Ageing Well – National Commissioning, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora.... read more about Reefton’s aged residential care facility, Ziman House to close permanently»

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Friday 15 March 2024Quick Read

Ngakawau Clinic will be closed on Monday, 18 March to accommodate unplanned staff leave across our Northern team.... read more about Ngakawau Clinic closed on Monday (18 March) to accommodate reduced staffing in the Buller region»

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Wednesday 6 March 2024Quick Read

Ngakawau Clinic is introducing the following temporary changes to services over the next week to accommodate reduced... read more about Temporary changes to services at Ngakawau Clinic to accommodate reduced staffing capacity»

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Thursday 15 February 2024Quick Read

This weekend, Buller Health will be introducing alternate care plans to its acute care service to accommodate reduced... read more about Alternate care plans in place at Buller Health this weekend to accommodate reduced staffing capacity»

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Thursday 2 November 2023Quick Read

Note: To download the article, simply select the Download option offered on the ISSUU website In this edition: West... read more about West Coast Stories: Exciting changes introduced to support seamless patient discharges from hospital»

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Thursday 19 October 2023Quick Read

Note: To download the article, simply select the Download option offered on the ISSUU website In this edition: Newly... read more about West Coast Story: Recognition of prior work experience leads to Social Work registration – 19 October 2023»

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Wednesday 18 October 2023Quick Read

Ngakawau Clinic will be closed on Friday, 20 October and Tuesday, 24 October between 8:30am – 5pm. On these days,... read more about Ngakawau Clinic Labour Weekend hours»

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Thursday 5 October 2023Quick Read

Note: To download the article, simply select the Download option offered on the ISSUU website In this edition: A... read more about West Coast Story: Whakamana Whānau – Māori tikanga based recruitment – 5 October 2023»

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Thursday 5 October 2023Quick Read

Note: To download the article, simply select the Download option offered on the ISSUU website In this edition: Acute... read more about West Coast Story: West Coast Acute Zone Nurse nominated for annual Kristy Morton Award – 5 October 2023»

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Monday 2 October 2023Quick Read

Ngakawau Clinic will be closed from 12:30pm on Monday, 2 October 2023 through to 8:00am on Wednesday, 4 October 2023.... read more about Ngakawau Clinic update – 29 September 2023»

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Friday 1 September 2023Quick Read

Senior doctors strike Tuesday 5 September, 12 midday to 2pm Senior doctors and dentists employed by Te Whatu Ora, who... read more about Senior doctors strike Tuesday 5 September, 12 midday to 2pm»

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Monday 7 August 2023Quick Read

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has advised that the industrial action planned for Wednesday 9 August has... read more about New Zealand Nurses Organisation members strike called off»

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Wednesday 26 July 2023Quick Read

Ngakawau Clinic will be closed from today (Wednesday, 26/07/2023) through to 8:30am on Monday, 31 July 2023 while our... read more about Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini West Coast’s Ngakawau Clinic update»

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Friday 21 July 2023Quick Read

From this evening (Friday, 21/07/2023) Buller Health’s acute care zone will be closed from 5:30pm until 7:00am on... read more about Buller Health’s weekend plans confirmed»

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Tuesday 18 July 2023Quick Read

Further changes are being implemented in Buller Health’s after-hours acute care service for the remainder of this... read more about Alternative plans for Buller Health’s after-hours acute care service to remain in place all week»

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Thursday 13 July 2023Quick Read

Next week, Buller Health will be introducing alternate care plans to its acute care service to accommodate reduced... read more about Alternate acute care plans in place at Buller Health next week to accommodate reduced staffing capacity»

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Friday 7 July 2023Quick Read

Buller Health’s health care services will be temporarily operating at reduced capacity this Sunday (July 9) due to... read more about Buller Health’s services temporarily operating at reduced capacity this coming Sunday»

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Thursday 22 June 2023Quick Read

Buller Health’s health care services will be temporarily operating at reduced capacity with changes to some of our... read more about Alternate care plans in place as Buller Health services temporarily operating at reduced capacity»

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Monday 12 June 2023

Almost two dozen West Coasters have had cancers detected much earlier and have improved their opportunities for... read more about Cancers detected earlier thanks to free screening and easier tests»

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Monday 8 May 2023Quick Read

Over the weekend, all Buller Health services were successfully moved across to our new facility – Te Rau Kawakawa.... read more about Buller Health services are now located in our new facility – Te Rau Kawakawa»

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Thursday 4 May 2023Quick Read

Health services are set to move across into Buller Health’s new facility – Te Rau Kawakawa this coming weekend. The... read more about Health services all set to move into Buller Health’s new facility – Te Rau Kawakawa»

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Friday 14 April 2023Quick Read

The doors to Buller Health’s new facility – Te Rau Kawakawa will be open to the public on Friday, 28 April 2023 to... read more about Buller community invited to tour Buller Health’s new facility – Te Rau Kawakawa»

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Friday 24 March 2023Quick Read

Te Nīkau Health Centre’s unplanned GP services will be operating at reduced capacity today, Friday 24 March 2023,... read more about Te Nīkau Health Centre’s unplanned GP services will be operating at reduced capacity today – Friday 24 March 2023»

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Friday 3 March 2023Quick Read

Buller Health’s health care services will be operating at reduced capacity this weekend due to staff illness. Over... read more about Buller Health’s health care services will be operating at reduced capacity this weekend»

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Tuesday 20 December 2022

West Coasters are being urged to ‘Have a safe-as summer’ by planning ahead before the summer holidays begin... read more about West Coasters urged to ‘Have a safe-as summer’»

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Friday 16 December 2022Quick Read

Buller Health is all set to reinstate it’s 24/7 acute care services from Monday, 19 December 2022. Temporary changes... read more about Buller Health’s 24/7 acute care services to be reinstated from Monday, 19 December»

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Friday 16 December 2022

Swoop Aero is set to launch New Zealand’s first integrated drone logistics network in partnership with Te Whatu Ora... read more about Drone technology set to provide valuable support to the delivery of health care services on the West Coast»

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Thursday 8 December 2022Quick Read

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand’s physiotherapy services on the West Coast are currently experiencing... read more about Temporary changes introduced to Te Whatu Ora physiotherapy services on the West Coast»

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Thursday 10 November 2022Quick Read

Read the Te Tai o Poutini | West Coast Pānui via ISSUU or PDF – both available on our website. You can also navigate... read more about West Coast Pānui – 11 November 2022»

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