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Photos: First look at Taranaki Base Hospital's new acute services building

Photos: First look at Taranaki Base Hospital's new acute services building

Tony Skilling

Tony Skilling

25 June 2026

New FacilityHealth Taranaki

An official opening ceremony has been held for Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki, the new acute services building at Taranaki Base Hospital, with services transitioning from Monday.

The Main Entrance at Taranaki Base Hospital’s new acute services building, Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki.

A ceremony for the official opening took place this morning with Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey.

We’ll be posting video footage on our YT channel over the coming days, including a tour of the new facilities (details below).

Medical services will begin transitioning into the new building from Monday 29 June.

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Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki Taranaki Base Hospital Acute Services Building Matt Doocey

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