A public meeting will be held in Whakatāne at Acacia House on Thursday 30 January from 5-6pm.

We acknowledge the deep concern from the community about the decision to move to a primary birthing model at Whakatāne Hospital while specialist doctors are recruited.

We encourage the community to attend and hear from Health New Zealand as well as raise any issues or concerns they may have about the change.

This is an opportunity for the community to ask questions and provide feedback on how we can best meet the local needs and reinstate obstetric and gynecology care in Whakātane.

People who wish to attend do not need to register their interest.

Details:

  • When: 5-6pm, Thursday 30 January 2025
  • Where: Acacia House, 19 Louvain Street, Whakatāne, 3120