
the following initiatives address
community & whanau voice
Photo: Stewart Nimmo
Ka ora telecare
Ka Ora Telecare understand the unique healthcare needs of rural communities across Aotearoa . As an extension of your local healthcare provider, we're here to bridge the gap during after-hours care.
Mythbusting Gout
Arthritis NZ delivered much-needed gout education to local communities and whānau on the West Coast held back in 2024.
Neuro know how
This kaupapa was an opportunity to bring whānau, schools, organisations, and community groups together to learn, share resources, and provide support for our neurodivergent whānau.
West Coast Health Shuttle Hoist Trial
West Coast Health Shuttle Hoist Trial for Greymouth and Hokitika, with a wheel chair hoist to assess demand in our local communities.
Te Hono NgA Waka supporting WhAnau through Healthy Homes
At Te Hono o Ngā Waka, we are incredibly proud of the mahi our team is doing to support whānau in creating warmer, healthier homes — and Mikayla has been at the heart of it all.
Te Nikau Health Centre Team
Your Primary Care Team explained. Get to know who is in your primary health care team and their role in your wellbeing.
Learn more about the Healthy Lifestyles Team
The Healthy Lifestyles Team at West Coast Health are there to help you achieve your health goals, and to offer advice and support when you need it.
West Coast Infusion Service
Te Nīkau Hospital’s Infusion Services team provides a range of infusions to West Coast patients from a comfortable six chair (lazy boy) unit in the hospital’s outpatients department.
West Coast Health Responds
West Coast Health Improving Access, Equity, and System Integration
Mental Health Crisis Support
Kā Pou Whenua is an after-hours free telehealth mental health crisis support service for the West Coast (and Canterbury).
Kaiatawhai Team
West Coast residents needing additional support to access health care services at Te Nīkau Hospital and Health Centre can now connect in with their Kaiatawhai team.
South Westland Nurse Practitioner
Nurse practitioners are highly skilled health practitioners who
have advanced education, clinical training and demonstrated competency.
Let's Talk Menopause
Our “Lets Talk Menopause” event was a successful night with over 250 guest attending.
All the presentations from this evening have now been individually uploaded for you to view anytime. Enjoy! www.takiwapoutini.nz/menopause
WC Health Website Update
You wanted to know where to access care for you and your whānau when you need it, so West Coast Health have made their website easier for you to find the support you need.
WC Connect Directory
West Coast Connect is a community service offered and administered by Family Start
West Coast/Buller to connect and inform the Te Tai o Poutini community.
Whanau Ora approach to wellbeing
A Poutini Waiora and Te Nīkau Health Centre joint pilot programme which started in winter 2023 is about to check how the experience has been for whānau involved, and to capture learnings.
Sunflower Programme
Te Whatu Ora is excited to have joined the
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Australia & New Zealand Programme. With this initiative kaimahi (staff) are being trained to recognise and assist paients, visitors and colleagues with a non-visible disability who are wearing the Sunflower lanyard or pin to show they may need extra support.
On-site accommodation for rural patients
On-site accommodation is available for Coasters who need to travel to Te Nīkau Hospital & Health Centre.
Whanau room open
Te Nīkau Hospital & Health Centre has worked on improving access and facilities in the Whānau room next to the reception / front desk area. Everyone is welcome to use it for a break...
Planting creates homeliness
Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini has worked on softening the environment to create a more homely feel to Te Nīkau Hospital & Health Centre. Watch Video