South Westland Region

Introducing This Section

Find out about services provided in South Westland (South of Hokitika).

Simply click on any of the links provided on the right to find out about the service you require.

Emergencies

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DIAL 111

1. For urgent needs outside these hours phone the clinic number above
2. Clinics are led by a Rural Nurse Specialist
3. A Doctor will be in attendance on days specified (as in 'Doctor's Clinic' table-column above)
4. Wherever possible an appointment should be made
5. Payment is requested at time of consultation - EFTPOS is available

Important Update

New appointments process for South Westland health clinics

A new 0800 phone number has been launched for South Westland health clinics. The number will take patients to the Franz Josef clinic which will handle all appointments for the South Westland clinics at Haast, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef, Whataroa and Hari Hari. Appointments will no longer be taken at individual clinics.

The number is 0800 SWHealth (0800 79432584). It will be manned by a receptionist from 8.30am to 12.00pm and 1pm to 5.00pm Monday to Friday (not including Public Holidays). Outside these hours patients will be able to leave a message.

The 0800 number will reduce pressure on individual clinics where there isn't a receptionist, allowing the clinical staff to work with less interruption.