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Media releases

New radiology facilities to cater for population boom in West Auckland

The opening of a newly-expanded Radiology Department at Waitakere Hospital is specifically designed to match the increased demands of West Auckland’s fast-growing population – doubling capability and giving more people…

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Innovative Kōrero Mai service co-designed by patients, families and whānau

Better patient experience and outcomes lie at the very heart of an innovative service launched by the Waitemata DHB and supported by the Health Quality & Safety Commission (the Commission).

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Extension of community laboratory testing contract provides certainty

The Northern Region’s four district health boards, covering a population of 1.

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Home-tailored early intervention programme gets international attention

An early intervention programme, tailored by Waitemata DHB to cater for some of society’s most vulnerable parents, is now being used overseas. Download full release 

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Long-term regional health planning already delivering

Major recent funding announcements worth more than half a billion dollars were proof of the benefits of the new regional approach to health investment planning, according to Waitemata DHB CEO…

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Expansion of surgery at Waitakere Hospital

Waitemata and Auckland DHBs are delivering specialist eye and dental care closer to home, with the launch of a greater range of surgeries at Waitakere Hospital. Download full release

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New $220 million surgical hospital supports best care

Today’s announcement of a new $220 million surgical hospital on the North Shore Hospital campus will create significant additional elective capacity to meet the future health needs of the people…

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Board car parking announcement

Waitemata DHB has today agreed to expand on some of the compassionate parking options it currently has on offer. Download full release

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Ake Ake app launch

Cultural app to raise awareness among staff and community.   Download full release

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New District Nurse for North Shore

The North Shore District Nursing Team has a special new recruit doing rounds in the community.   Download full release

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