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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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Official account of New Zealand's national health service. We look after the day-to-day running of New Zealand's health system.

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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 14/10/2026
Choose one thing today: ✅ Send a voice message instead of a text ✅ Have lunch with someone ✅ Join a local activity ✅ Call a family member ✅ Introduce yourself to a neighbour ✅ Invite someone for a walk Small moments of connection can make a big difference. mhaw.nz #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #NZ
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 01/09/2026
Extra protection for our littlest: Free flu vaccines now available for all children aged 6 months up to their fifth birthday. Book at bookmyvaccine.nz or contact your GP, pharmacy, Hauora Māori provider, Pacific health provider, or local immunisation clinic. www.healthnz.govt.nz/news-and-upd...
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 28/08/2026
The new outpatient building, Outpatients | Whare Mātūtū, has officially opened ahead of welcoming patients in October. It will support thousands more appointments and procedures each year. spr.ly/63326B1LxPe
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 19/08/2026
Book an Online GP for same-day video consult with a NZ qualified GP any time, day or night. It's now FREE for children under 14 years of age. Visit healthnz.govt.nz/OnlineGP
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 19/08/2026
ED is for emergencies. 🚨 If it's not an emergency, you may have options that can help sooner: your GP, Online GP (free for under 14s, subsidised for CSC holders), pharmacy, urgent care, Ka Ora (rural after-hours), or Healthline 0800 611 116. Learn more: www.healthnz.govt.nz/GetHelp
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 12/08/2026
Feeling unwell or hurt and can't see your usual doctor? The Emergency Department (ED) isn’t always the best place for every situation, but it’s exactly where to go in an emergency. Visit healthnz.govt.nz/GetHelp to find the right healthcare for your specific needs.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 11/08/2026
📣 Applications are now open for two advanced nursing education programmes that support registered nurses to further develop their clinical skills and expand access to care. Applications close 27 September. healthnz.govt.nz/news-and-updates/applications-open-for-advanced-nursing-education-programmes
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 05/08/2026
If winter has you feeling a little flat, it might be time for a quick maintenance check… No mechanic needed 😉🚙
Winter Warrant of Fitness (WWOF) checklist reminds you to fuel up with nourishing meals, stay hydrated, get enough sleep, exercise daily, and practice good hygiene. The list shows numbers 1-6, with 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 on the right. A bottom row reads '25', then a tear, '27', '28'.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 04/08/2026
Rooting for you this week! 💙🫶 But if positive self-talk isn't helping, there's support available. Visit our Wellbeing Support website to find FREE face-to-face support for mental wellbeing. Go to: wellbeingsupport.health.nz
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 30/07/2026
🚨 Measles case detected in Palmerston North. If you were in Wellington over the Matariki weekend (11-12 July) or have visited a listed location of interest, watch for symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a rash. 📍 Check locations of interest: healthnz.govt.nz/measles
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 30/07/2026
Winter wellness starts with the little things. Rest when you're tired, slow down when you need to, don't forget to look after you 💙 P.S. If you’re feeling a bit off track, free mental wellbeing support is available. Visit wellbeingsupport.health.nz to find a provider near you.
BINGO! WINTER WELLNESS card. A 12-square grid with self-care tips & emojis: Stretch body, Be kind, Fresh air, Screen break, Eat colourful, Rest, Walk, Chase daylight, Grace, Embrace cosy, Fill cup, Check friend. "Gentle winter reminders...You've got this!❤️"
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 19/07/2026
Not every sniffle needs a cancellation. 🤧 Moderate illness, like a cold, runny nose, or mild fever, is usually not a reason to delay immunisations for children. If unsure, give your vaccinator a call before cancelling. Staying on schedule helps keep little ones protected from preventable diseases. 💙
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 16/07/2026
If there's a valued elder in your family or community, remind them it's not too late to get a flu vaccination. Flu can be serious for older people, but vaccination can help keep people healthy. Flu immunisation is free for 65+! Visit your pharmacy or doctor, or book at bookmyvaccine.nz
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 13/07/2026
🩺 The new FIT pathway helps assess bowel symptoms and get higher-risk patients seen sooner. FIT is a simple at-home test. Available based on symptoms, not age. Talk to your GP. More: www.healthnz.govt.nz/health-topic...
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 02/07/2026
Faster diagnoses. Shorter waitlists. Health New Zealand is launching a new national programme to help prioritise people with bowel symptoms and reduce colonoscopy waitlists by up to 30%. Read more: www.healthnz.govt.nz/news-and-upd...
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 21/06/2026
Not every sniffle needs a cancellation 🤧 Moderate illness, like a cold, runny nose, or mild fever, is usually not a reason to delay childhood immunisations. If you're unsure, give your vaccinator a call before cancelling. Staying on schedule helps keep children protected from preventable diseases 💙
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 08/06/2026
Talk to your usual health provider or visit bookmyvaccine.nz to book your winter immunisations now.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 28/04/2026
This makes keeping track so much easier. You can download a personalised immunisation schedule for your child 👇🏽 spr.ly/63325BBMB9U #WorldImmunisationWeek
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 27/04/2026
How would you organise women’s health information? Take our short, anonymous online activity and help us improve how women’s health topics are grouped on our website. Complete the activity here and let us know 👇🏽 iq9hgdfy.optimalworkshop.com/optimalsort/...
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 22/04/2026
We’ve confirmed a new measles case in Wellington. If you visited any listed locations of interest, please follow the advice provided and monitor for symptoms. 👉 Check our locations of interest page here and find advice: healthnz.govt.nz/locations-of-interest Check back regularly.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 20/04/2026
Wild weather in Welly (even for Welly)! But all Wellington Regional Hospital sites remain operational. Minor to moderate storm damage to some buildings, but services continue. If you can't attend your appointment, call the number on your appointment letter as soon as possible.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 09/04/2026
1/2 Feeling overwhelmed by Cyclone news this weekend? That’s completely understandable. Support is available. You can talk to someone for free, any time: 1737 Need to Talk. Call or text 1737 or visit 1737.org.nz.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 01/04/2026
Flu vaccines are available from today, 1 April. Free for 65+, anyone who is pregnant and those with certain health conditions. Learn more, plus eligibility: www.healthnz.govt.nz/health-topics/immunisations/vaccines-aotearoa/flu-vaccine Book online 👉 bookmyvaccine.health.nz
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 08/03/2026
New measles cases: More locations of interest confirmed, public asked to monitor for symptoms. Locations of interest: healthnz.govt.nz/health-topics/…
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 24/02/2026
Two measles cases have been confirmed in Auckland, linked to recent overseas travel. Public Health is tracing contacts. More info and link to locations of interest: spr.ly/63326hWb8G
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 16/02/2026
⚠️ Severe weather across the North Island. Avoid floodwater, limit travel, and follow MetService + Civil Defence for updates. Check on neighbours. Feeling stressed? Text/call 1737. Healthline 0800 611 116, call your GP, or use online GP options: info.health.nz/OnlineGP In emergencies, call 111.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 05/02/2026
👉Wellington residents/visitors: It is not safe to swim or collect/eat seafood along the south coast, currently. Please stay out of the water, avoid collecting and eating seafood, and follow all posted warnings. More: wellingtonwater.co.nz/about-us/news-and-media/news-and-media-2/moa-point-discharge
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 01/02/2026
Longer prescriptions are here. From 1 February some people with stable, long-term health conditions may be able to get prescriptions that last up to 12 months. Ask your doctor if 12 month prescriptions are right for you. Find out more: info.health.nz/prescriptions
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 30/01/2026
Dengue cases are rising in places like Samoa, American Samoa, the Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu. 🦟 Dengue spreads through mosquito bites. More info and advice: spr.ly/6010hDlEi
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 30/01/2026
A new measles case has been confirmed in Tauranga. It is related to overseas travel & not connected to the previous outbreak late last year. Check locations of interest and symptoms. Make sure your MMR vaccinations are up to date. info.health.nz/health-topic... tewhatuora.govt.nz/news-and-upd...
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 15/12/2025
One new measles case confirmed today - bringing Aotearoa’s total to 31 (28 no longer infectious). Two new Auckland locations of interest identified: Check the full list online: spr.ly/63327CySfH
Measles outbreak update as of December 15th. One new case of measles; 31 known cases nationally (28 no longer infectious). Health officials confirm two new locations of interest. Monitor for symptoms, call Healthline 0800 611 116.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 05/12/2025
Two new measles cases confirmed - Queenstown & Auckland, linked to known exposures. 30 cases nationally (22 no longer infectious). New locations of interest: Bluebridge ferry 30 Nov, RÜFÜS DU SOL concert 29 Nov, malls in AKL & WLG. Check LOIs & advice: info.health.nz/measles
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 04/12/2025
1/2 Measles outbreak in NZ is not under control. Cases continue to pop up across the country, risk of community transmission high. Measles is highly contagious - please check your immunity before summer travel. ✅ Born after 1969? You need 2 MMR doses. 📞 Symptoms? Call Healthline: 0800 611 116.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 03/12/2025
Five new measles cases have been confirmed today – one in Dunedin, three in Auckland and one in Waikato. The number of known measles cases nationally since 8 October is now 27. More info: spr.ly/61887v6HE
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 21/11/2025
Two new measles cases confirmed today, bringing the national total to 21. Locations of interest 👉 spr.ly/61847cKYy - new locations in Nelson, Auckland and Waikato. More: spr.ly/633217cKNR
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 18/11/2025
1 new case of measles today, linked to Auckland Airport. One earlier case has been removed (now counted overseas). Current total: 19 cases. Locations of Interest will be published soon. Symptoms? Call Healthline 0800 611 116. More: tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-in... Advice: info.health.nz/measles
Tile with text that reads: Measles outbreak update 19 Nov. One new case confirmed today linked to Auckland Airport. One earlier case has been removed (now counted overseas). Current total: 19 cases. Locations of interest will be published soon.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 09/11/2025
🚨 Measles update: New case in Nelson, not linked to others. If you were there 1-7 Nov, check locations of interest. ✅ MMR vaccine protects 99% of people. 😷 Sick? Stay home & call Healthline: 0800 611 116. More info: tewhatuora.govt.nz/measles-outbreak-update-sunday-9-november-2025
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 06/11/2025
Measles outbreak update No new measles cases today. Total confirmed cases remains at 17. All no longer infectious. The outbreak is still ongoing, and we are focused on stamping out further spread. An outbreak can only be declared over after 42 days with no new cases - so we’re not there yet.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 05/11/2025
💻Online hui about #measles for Deaf and disabled people, their whānau, carers, support services, about the measles outbreak. Link to event details: facebook.com/share/1CJX5y15DT/ NZSL interpreters will be provided. 👍 Info on measles in alternate formats/NZSL: info.health.nz/measles.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 04/11/2025
Not sure of your measles immunity? Try our immunity checker: info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles-immunity#checking-if-you-are-immune-to-measles-12096 That page also has tips to find out your status such as checking My Health Record or asking your doctor.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 04/11/2025
There are no new measles cases today. The number of known measles cases nationally remains at 17, of whom 12 are no longer infectious. We will continue to publish updates when new information becomes available.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 02/11/2025
It’s Measles Immunisation Week! 🛡️ 📲 Visit info.health.nz/immunisations/immunisation-clinics for pop up clinics near you where you can get your MMR vaccination. You can also check healthpoint.co.nz. Another option is to book online: info.health.nz/bookavaccine
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 02/11/2025
Measles update - Today we’re confirming one new case of measles in the Auckland region, bringing the total number of known cases nationally to 17. Stay up to date: info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 01/11/2025
Two new measles cases confirmed in Wellington. Total cases now 16. ℹ️ Stay informed and check for updates on locations of interest: spr.ly/633277Hg1x
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 31/10/2025
Measles update - Auckland region One additional case of measles confirmed, bringing the total number of known cases to 14. This latest case was at Auckland Grammar School during their infectious period on Friday 24 October. ℹ️ info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 30/10/2025
🚨 Measles Update: Two new cases confirmed today. This brings our total to 13 cases in the current response. Our contact tracing is moving fast, and we're urgently working to identify new locations of interest. The best protection is the MMR vaccine. Book today: spr.ly/6332371DCf
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 30/10/2025
Is it measles or chickenpox? With measles spreading in NZ, it’s important to know the difference. Sometimes, measles is mixed up with chickenpox, but they are two very different illnesses, with measles being more severe. Both illnesses have vaccines. Check you’re up-to-date.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 28/10/2025
Measles update. Confirming one new case in Wellington. Total known - 11 cases nationwide. Locations of interest: spr.ly/6332978swV. Symptomatic? Stay home & call Healthline - 0800 611 116.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 27/10/2025
Measles outbreak update. 2 new cases confirmed over long weekend. Total now 10 nationwide. 3 in Wgtn. New locations of interest - Wgtn College & Wgtn Girls’ College. Stay home if unwell & call Healthline. Check immunity: info.health.nz/measles-immu.... Book vaccine: info.health.nz/bookavaccine
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 24/10/2025
Two more cases of #measles today. We urge vigilance over long weekend. Stay home if unwell, check locations of interest, call Healthline if symptomatic. tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-information/news-and-updates/measles-cases-and-exposures-continue-to-escalate
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