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Unique research opportunity for BOP patients with polycystic kidney disease

Bay of Plenty residents with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) are being called to take part in a unique clinical trial run by the Health New Zealand Bay of Plenty Renal Service.…

20 November 2024

New wellness centre to improve health care for children with neurodevelopmental, behavioural, and mental health concerns

Hon Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health, today opened Te Waka Aorangi | Child Wellness Centre at Tauranga Hospital, marking a significant milestone in the Government’s commitment to enhancing the health of children and whānau in Bay of Plenty.…

08 November 2024

New remote water meters help to protect the environment  

Water is a precious resource that is often taken for granted, but thanks to new remote water meters at Tauranga Hospital, we can now more proactively monitor our water usage.…

30 October 2024

Tamariki art competition open to budding artists

Calling all young, budding artists! Join our Children’s Ward patients as they get their creativity flowing with our children’s art competition to celebrate the opening of the new Te Waka Aorangi | Child Wellness Centre.…

09 October 2024

Community-led approach boosts whānau engagement

Our Sensational Families sessions in Whakatāne have gone from strength to strength thanks to a new partnership with not-for-profit organisation Parent to Parent, which has seen the frequency of sessions triple this year. …

13 September 2024

Volunteering opportunity at Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals re-established

After a period of inactivity due to Covid, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Hauora ā Toi / Bay of Plenty is re-establishing the opportunity for members of the public to volunteer at Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals…

24 June 2024

Whakatāne Hospital CT scanner upgrade

Whakatāne is upgrading its existing CT scanner to a new dual energy CT machine. This move will provide significant improvement in clinical imaging, as well as a better experience for patients with faster scan times.…

23 April 2024