If you require medical assistance after-hours, you should:
- Call your GP – even after hours
- Healthline is available 24/7 and you will speak to a registered nurse
- If you are visiting the Eastern Bay of Plenty phone 0800 306 236
- If you are in or near Ōpōtiki you can visit the Medical Hub its open from 8am-10pm
- If you have COVID like symptoms Healthline have a dedicated 0800 number 0800 358 5453
Remember in an EMERGENCY always dial 111.
There are also lots of useful helplines and websites available, that you can access after-hours for all your medical questions and needs.
Useful Helplines include:
Are you ok? 0800 456 450
Women’s Refuge 0800 733 843
Youthline 0800 376 633 (text 234)
Alcohol & Drugs 0800 787 797
Healthline 0800 611 116
COVID Healthline 0800 358 5453
Helpful Websites:
Healthpoint – healthpoint.co.nz
Ministry of Health – health.govt.nz