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Taranaki flight nurse Rachel Shearer celebrates 1000th patient transfer milestone
Health Milestone

Taranaki flight nurse Rachel Shearer celebrates 1000th patient transfer milestone

Taranaki Base Hospital nurse Rachel Shearer has overcome her fear of flying to complete her 1000th patient transfer flight, delivering critical care across the North Island.

Taranaki Media2 months ago
Taranaki Base Hospital Sunday Surgeries Reduce Orthopaedic Waitlist
Health Update

Taranaki Base Hospital Sunday Surgeries Reduce Orthopaedic Waitlist

Taranaki Base Hospital's "Sunday Surgery" initiative has helped reduce the orthopaedic surgery waitlist for patients waiting longer than four months by 388 since the start of the year.

Taranaki Media2 months ago
Million Steps Challenge launched to support Taranaki Base Hospital neonatal unit
Community Fundraiser

Million Steps Challenge launched to support Taranaki Base Hospital neonatal unit

The Taranaki Health Foundation has launched its second annual Million Steps Challenge to raise funds for comfort enhancements at the Methanex Neonatal Unit.

Taranaki Media2 months ago
Taranaki Base Hospital super clinics halve specialist wait times for over 2,000 patients
Health Update

Taranaki Base Hospital super clinics halve specialist wait times for over 2,000 patients

Weekend super clinics at Taranaki Base Hospital have halved wait times for orthopaedic and ENT patients, clearing a backlog of more than 2,000 first specialist assessments.

Taranaki Media2 months ago
Guide to Accessing Taranaki Base Hospital's New East Wing Building
Hospital Guide

Guide to Accessing Taranaki Base Hospital's New East Wing Building

A guide for patients and visitors on how to access and navigate Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki, the new six-storey East Wing at Taranaki Base Hospital.

Taranaki Media3 months ago
Time capsule buried to mark completion of Taranaki Base Hospital's new East Wing
Hospital Milestone

Time capsule buried to mark completion of Taranaki Base Hospital's new East Wing

A time capsule containing medical equipment, photos, and historic items has been buried outside the new East Wing Building at Taranaki Base Hospital to mark its completion.

Taranaki Media3 months ago
Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Completes First Night Transfer From New Helipad
Health News

Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Completes First Night Transfer From New Helipad

The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter has successfully completed its first night patient transfer from the newly commissioned rooftop helipad at Taranaki Base Hospital.

Taranaki Media4 months ago
Taranaki Base Hospital's New $450m East Wing Welcomes First Patients
Hospital Opening

Taranaki Base Hospital's New $450m East Wing Welcomes First Patients

The new East Wing building, Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki, has opened to patients at Taranaki Base Hospital, supported by $450 million in government funding and $6 million in local donations.

Taranaki Media4 months ago
New Rooftop Helipad at Taranaki Base Hospital to Go Live
Hospital Update

New Rooftop Helipad at Taranaki Base Hospital to Go Live

A state-of-the-art rooftop helipad at Taranaki Base Hospital will officially go live on Monday, providing the region with enhanced round-the-clock emergency air transfer capabilities.

Taranaki Media4 months ago
Maternity Transition to New Taranaki Base Hospital East Wing Complete
Maternity

Maternity Transition to New Taranaki Base Hospital East Wing Complete

The transition to Taranaki Base Hospital's new East Wing is complete for the maternity team following the final delivery in the old ward and the first birth in the new facility.

Taranaki Media4 months ago
Taranaki Base Hospital Emergency Department moves to new East Wing Building
Health Update

Taranaki Base Hospital Emergency Department moves to new East Wing Building

The Emergency Department at Taranaki Base Hospital has begun operating from its new space in the East Wing Building, with public access now directed through Gate 1 or Gate 3.

Taranaki Media4 months ago
New East Wing Building opens at Taranaki Base Hospital
Hospital Opening

New East Wing Building opens at Taranaki Base Hospital

The state-of-the-art East Wing Building at Taranaki Base Hospital has begun welcoming patients, bringing critical services like the Emergency Department and Maternity under one roof.

Taranaki Media4 months ago
Photos: Taranaki Base Hospital's New East Wing officially opened
Hospital Opening

Photos: Taranaki Base Hospital's New East Wing officially opened

The official opening of Taranaki Base Hospital's $462.6 million New East Wing redevelopment will significantly improve acute and specialised healthcare services across the region.

Taranaki Media4 months ago
Photos: First look at Taranaki Base Hospital's new acute services building
New Facility

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

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.

Taranaki Media4 months ago
New Acute Services Building Officially Opens at Taranaki Base Hospital
Hospital Opening

New Acute Services Building Officially Opens at Taranaki Base Hospital

Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey has officially opened Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki, the new six-storey acute services building at Taranaki Base Hospital.

Taranaki Media4 months ago
New Taranaki Base Hospital East Wing Prepares to Open to Patients
Health Update

New Taranaki Base Hospital East Wing Prepares to Open to Patients

The newly named Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki east wing at Taranaki Base Hospital is preparing to open, featuring state-of-the-art seismic engineering and eco-friendly design.

Taranaki Media5 months ago
New Taranaki Base Hospital East Wing Blessed and Named Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki
Hospital Milestone

New Taranaki Base Hospital East Wing Blessed and Named Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki

Taranaki Base Hospital's new six-storey East Wing building has been officially blessed and named Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki ahead of its phased opening.

Taranaki Media5 months ago
Watch: Taranaki Base Hospital East Wing Construction Passes Million Work Hours Milestone
Hospital Upgrade

Watch: Taranaki Base Hospital East Wing Construction Passes Million Work Hours Milestone

Taranaki Base Hospital's new East Wing has surpassed one million work hours, marking a significant milestone in the $460 million Project Maunga Stage Two redevelopment set to open in 2026.

Taranaki Media10 months ago
Taranaki's First Cancer Radiation Machine Now Treating Patients at Base Hospital
Health Milestone

Taranaki's First Cancer Radiation Machine Now Treating Patients at Base Hospital

Taranaki Base Hospital's new Cancer Centre is now treating patients with the region's first Linear Accelerator, significantly improving local cancer care and reducing the need for out-of-region travel.

Taranaki Media11 months ago