The service is open 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, 7 days a week. Office hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, out of these hours please call (09) 430 4100 and ask for the District Nurse on call.

The service is also provided at: Mangawhai Medical Centre - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, weekends by arrangement

Referrals are accepted by Manaia and Te Tai Tokerau PHO.  On acceptance of referral the nurse will triage and be in contact with the patient within 24 hours of acceptance.  If you have not heard from us, please call us and query your referral.

• Referrals must be made by a medical professional.
• Patients may not self-refer.
• Patient must be housebound or have complex wounds to be seen at home.

• Continence Service

  What is Incontinence?
  Incontinence is an involuntary loss of urine and/or bowel motion. The amount can vary from slight to copious.  Incontinence is not a disease, but is a symptom of an underlying disorder.… More

• Intravenous Therapy

  What is intravenous therapy?
  The administration of medication/fluid via a plastic needle (cannula) inserted into a vein in your hand or arm.… More

• Lower Limb Wound Assessment Including APBI

  The lower limb wound assessment service offers full assessment and investigation and treatment of leg ulcers either in the District Nursing Clinic or home environment by the District Nursing Service.… More

• Stomal Therapy

  Stomal Therapy Service
  What is a Stoma or Ostomy?
  An ostomy refers to the surgically created opening in the body for the discharge of body wastes, or to provide nutrition as in a gastrostomy, or to aide breathing as in a tracheostomy.  A stoma is the actual end or opening… More

Parking is located in the main hospital campus.

The first hour is free, thereafter charges apply.