Nurses at Health NZ public hospitals and health services plan to strike from 7am to 11pm on both Tuesday 2 September and Thursday 4 September. Emergency departments will be open for emergencies only.
GPs, after-hours and urgent care clinics, and other community health providers are not affected by the strikes and will continue to operate as normal.
Industrial action — Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Oraexternal link
Antenatal classes are free of charge.
The classes include:
New classes coming soon. Watch this space.
Phone the Bay of Islands Maternity Unit on 0800 264 222external link.
Location: Bay of Islands Hospital Maternity Ward, Kawakawa
These are one day classes. Classes are free and open to all. Support people welcome to attend too. Please note that these dates/times may be subject to change.
Saturday Mornings, 9am to 3pm
Book by phoning 09 430 2324external link.
Location: Kaipara Community Centre, 38 Hokianga Road, Dargaville
Classes are free and open to all. Support people welcome to attend too. Please note that these dates/times may be subject to change.
Six classes, one per week for 6 consecutive weeks, held on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings.
Shared supper – please bring some nibbles/finger food to share.
Weekend classes are a condensed version of the weeknight classes.
Book by phoning 09 430 2324external link
Location: Te Puawai Ora, 18 Commerce Street, Whangarei
We have weekly coffee groups running throughout the year with guest speakers attending some sessions and a Sleeping & Settling Workshop once a month. These coffee groups are open to anyone that is pregnant or has a young baby.
It is a great chance to meet other new parents and gain support as a new parent.
Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.
Note: Coffee groups are not held on public holidays or during school holidays.
When: Monday weekly, 10am to 12noon.
Location: Te Puawai Ora, 18 Commerce Street, Whangārei
