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
Whakatauki from the Values of Nga Wānanga o Hine Kōpū have been assigned to core universal health services that tamariki are entitled too.
| Service | Description | Whakatauki |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Health | All pēpi born in Northland are registered with the oral health service at birth and get free dental care until they’re 18. The first appointment is at six months old with a dental therapist at your nearest oral health clinic. Then every year - from their 1st birthday. You’ll be contacted by phone or letter, with a date and time of the appointment or you can call 0800 MY TEETH (0800 698 3384external link). |
Me whakapapa te ora Whānau begins with whakapapa. |
| Well Child Services | As soon as your pēpi is born, it’s important to connect with a Well Child Tamariki Ora service. Well Child Tamariki Ora is free to all New Zealand children from birth to 5 years of age. They can see your pēpi when your midwife finishes visiting you. Te Hiku Hauora, Hauora Hokianga, Ngati Hine Health Trust, Te Ha Oranga and Plunket all provide the free Well Child Tamariki Ora service. |
He ōhanga wairua he puna tangata Whānau are essential to the individual’s wellbeing. |
| Immunisation | Immunising our tamariki against vaccine preventable diseases not only protects them but also others in the community, those who cannot be immunised or have low immunity. The National Immunisation Schedule is designed to provide the best protection for our tamariki, their whānau and the hapori whānui (wider community). Immunisations are free and normally provided at your GP practice. Once pēpi is a few weeks old you should receive a welcome letter or text encouraging you to make an appointment at 6 weeks for pēpi's first immunisations. If you are undecided about vaccination please have a discussion with the practice nurse or visit Immunisations |
Me whakapapa te ora Whānau begins with whakapapa. |
| GP Enrolment | Free GP visits for under 14-year-olds. All enrolled children aged 13 and under won’t be charged a fee for a standard visit with a doctor or nurse. Anyone who is not enrolled should talk to your local general practice reception staff for more information. |
Me whakapapa te ora Whānau begins with whakapapa. Our greatest taonga tuku iho is whakapapa which is derived from Atua. Aspirations for oranga are about ultimate wellness and thriving. |
| Midwife Enrolment | Enrol with a Midwife as soon as you know you are pregnant and you and your baby will receive all of the free health care that you and your baby are entitled to. Contact your local maternity unit; or Te Pua Wai Ora Community Midwife: call 0800 434 2686external link (0800 4 DHB MUM) or website: find a midwife. |
Kia puta ora ai ngā hua Every pregnancy is a new pregnancy |
| SUDI Prevention | Whānau in Te Tai Tokerau have access to all safe sleep messaging and resources including waikawa and other safe sleep devices that add to our whānau kete to enable our pēpi to sleep safe and flourish. Distribution of safe sleep devices are through Te wānanga o Hine Koopu and our community safe sleep hubs located at: Te Hiku Hauora, Te Hauora o Ngapuhi, Te Uri o Hau, Te Ha, Hokianga health midwives, Early years hub Dargaville, Regional Maternity units, Te Puawai Ora, Whangarei. Contact: safe.sleep@northlanddhb.org.nzexternal link |
I haere mai koe e te ahuru mōwai ki te ao mārama tau ana From one safe space to another. Acknowledging the sanctity and safety of te whare tangata as te ahuru mōwai and transferring that safety to a waikawa safe sleep space. |
| Smokefree | Free access to quit coaches, nicotine replacement therapy medicines, and inhalators. Tailored coaching plans to suit you. Receive $150 vouchers through Toki Rau as reward for becoming smokefree, plus an additional $100 for mama and $50 for whānau through Whaia Te Ora. |
Manaakitia te māhuri he tupuna kei roto Nothing is more important than giving new life. Nurture and take care of the future that grows within, for one day they will stand as the ancestors of tomorrow. |
| Te Māhuri | Pēpi and tamariki are automatically registered on a system called the National Child Health Information Platform (NCHIP) which records your tamaiti/child’s chosen health providers in one place. Te Māhuri works with your doctor, Well Child Tamariki Ora provider and other services to ensure timely checks and immunisations. Call 0800 242 737external link or email NCHIP@northlanddhb.org.nzexternal link |
Manaakitia te māhuri he tupuna kei roto Nothing is more important than giving new life. Nurture and take care of the future that grows within, for one day they will stand as the ancestors of tomorrow. |
| B4 School Check | All 4 year olds are eligible for a free B4 School Check. In only 45 minutes, a nurse checks vision, hearing, height, weight and teeth to ensure that your child has a healthy start to school or gets further support if they need it. Call 0800 247 246external link |
He ōhanga wairua he puna tangata Tupuna chose the nest that will grow and nurture the wairua. Whānau are essential to the individual’s wellbeing. The individual is essential to whānau wellbeing. |
