Chatham Islands emergency care

There is no emergency department on the Chatham Islands. In a medical emergency, call 111 and ask for an ambulance.

If you are not sure how serious the problem is, call Healthline at any time for advice on 0800 611 116

Opening hours

The health centre is open every day for urgent care between 8am and 4.30pm.

General practice appointments can be made between 9am and 12pm.


Contact information

To contact Chatham Islands Health Centre:

6 Hospital Road
Chatham Island 8013

How to get to the health centre

Chatham Islands Health Centre is at:

6 Hospital Road
Chatham Island 8013

Feedback on Chatham Islands Health Centre

How was the care you or your whānau received at our healthcare providers in Canterbury? We welcome feedback, compliments or complaints to help us get things right.

(internal link)Canterbury feedback form (internal link)

You can also fill out a paper feedback form at the facility.

If you have a problem you want sorted straight away, talk with the staff caring for you or ask to speak with a manager in that area.