Whakatāne Hospital’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology service has changed while we recruit additional specialist doctors.
Your and your baby’s clinical safety is our key priority while we find specialist doctors. Your midwife will work on your plan with you to help decide if your maternity care can happen at Whakatāne.
Changes to Whakatāne Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service (external link)
Planned ASMS senior doctors' strike — Thursday 1 May, 24 hours
Patient safety is our priority. Our hospitals and emergency departments will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments on the day of the strike unless we have contacted you to reschedule.
829 Cameron Road
Tauranga South
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty 3112
If your health emergency is not life threatening, but you cannot wait for an appointment with your usual doctor or healthcare provider, go to an after hours or urgent medical centre. They can help you with things like bad cuts, sprains or breaks, minor head injuries, or if you are feeling really sick. You do not need an appointment but might have to wait.
The Accident and HealthCare after hours service is available to in-person medical from 8am to 8pm 7 days a week. It is open on public holidays.
19 Second Avenue
Tauranga
Bay Of Plenty 3110
Accident and HealthCare — Healthpoint (external link)
Doctor services online or over the phone often have appointments available on the same day. You do not need to be enrolled to use some of them. They are a good option if your usual doctor or nurse cannot fit you in. There will be a cost.
Online and over-the-phone GP appointments (internal link)
Physical address:
829 Cameron Road
Tauranga South
Tauranga
Bay Of Plenty 3112
Postal address:
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Bay of Plenty
Private Bag 12024
Tauranga 3143
Tauranga Hospital visiting hours are 8am to 8pm, everyday. Most patients can have up to 2 visitors at a time.
Hospital shuttles are staffed by volunteers. They can get you to medical appointments if your health or mobility makes them hard to get to.
There are 2 shuttle services in the Bay of Plenty.
They cover:
Book the shuttle at least 24 hours before your appointment. You can contact the service to take you home again after your appointment is over.
To contact St John Health Shuttle:
The shuttle runs Monday to Friday (except public holidays).
St John Health Shuttle asks for a donation to cover costs.
Hato Hone St John (external link)
To contact New Zealand Red Cross service:
The hospital buggy goes between the carpark and the main entrance of the hospital. It is available through the orderlies and can be flagged down. Ask a staff member for assistance if required.
The 55 service arrives and departs right out outside our hospital on Cameron Road.
Route 55 timetable — Baybus (external link)
The National Travel Assistance Scheme helps people who need to travel long distances or travel frequently for health appointments.
There are over 1000 parking spaces at Tauranga Hospital. The main parking is the Clarke Street car park. There are also parking areas near the cancer centre on Clarke Street and near the main entrance on Cameron Road.
There are bicycle parks at the main hospital entrance on Cameron Road and throughout the campus.
There are mobility parking spaces in the Clarke Street car park and on Cameron Road by the main entrance.
There are 2 cafeterias and a rooftop garden at Tauranga Hospital.
The chapel is located on the ground floor of the hospital.
Bay Health Pharmacy is located on the ground floor of the hospital.
You can send a message to an inpatient at Tauranga Hospital by completing our online form.
Send a patient a message — Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty (internal link)
All of our hospital grounds are smoke and vape free. If you are a patient we encourage you to discuss quitting smoking with your doctor or nurse. They can refer you to Hāpainga, our local stop smoking service. To contact Hāpainga, call 0800 427 246
We offer interpreters in many languages, including sign language. Let the staff know in advance if you need an interpreter for an outpatient or day stay appointment.
You can send mail and flowers directly to the wards throughout the day. To deliver stamped mail, post in the mailbox at the main entrance or hand it to a staff member.
We sell the New Zealand Herald and local newspapers.
Pou Kōkiri are the front line of Māori Health Gains and Development staff that provide hospital and community-based services from Tauranga Hospital and Te Whatumauri Hauora (Whakatāne Hospital). Pou Kōkiri is a service that supports Māori language, customs and practice and advocates cultural needs.
To contact Pou Kōkiri staff:
We offer interpreters in many languages, including sign language. Let the staff know in advance if you need an interpreter for an outpatient or day stay appointment.
The mobile DVD service visits the wards daily and DVDs and portable DVD machines are available for hire.