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Request during BOP hospital busy period

We are currently experiencing a high number of presentations at both Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals. Whilst not uncommon during the Winter period, the impact is very full hospitals and Emergency Departments.…

17 July 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

Incident update: Tauranga Hospital returns to normal operational status as suspect is detained

Police have confirmed that the suspect being sought in relation to the incident which caused Tauranga Hospital to be locked down today has been apprehended and is in custody.…

21 March 2024

Kidney Transplant Recipient Benefits from New One-Day Renal Transplant Work-Up Process

A new one-day renal transplant work-up programme (ODRTW) in Health New Zealand Bay of Plenty | Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi has started paying dividends with a recent programme participant receiving their kidney after being assessed through the new process.…

14 March 2024

GO WELL this summer in the Bay of Plenty!

The key to having fun is being prepared.…

22 December 2023