Auckland City Hospital emergency department (ED)

For critical or life-threatening emergencies go to the emergency department or dial 111.

If you are not sure how serious the problem is, call Healthline at any time for advice on 0800 611 116

Auckland City Hospital has a 24-hour emergency department. Access to the emergency department is from the Park Road entrance. Follow the 'Adult and Children's Emergency' signs.

When to go to an emergency department.


After hours and urgent medical centres

If you cannot wait to see your usual doctor, nurse or healthcare provider, or you do not have one, go to an after hours or urgent care medical centre. They can help you with things like bad cuts, sprains or breaks, minor head injuries, or if you are feeling really sick. You do not need an appointment but might have to wait.

Instead of visiting the doctor in person, you can have an appointment over the phone or online. 

You do not need to be enrolled to use some of them. They are a good option if your usual doctor or nurse cannot fit you in.

These appointments usually take place through a video app or a phone call. There will be a cost.

Virtual doctor services

 
 

Ka Ora Telecare is an after-hours video and over-the-phone health service for people living in or visiting rural communities. It is free to speak to a nurse. All appointments are free for tamariki under 14 years old.

Ka Ora Telecare


Contact information

For general enquiries:

For inpatient enquiries:

Please note we can only give out information about the ward a particular patient is in and their general condition.

For queries about appointments:

We get a high number of calls in the early morning. Please call outside of this time if you can.

To reschedule your operation:

Let us know if you have a change in your health that has required medical attention or hospitalisation since your appointment with the surgeon or have any of the following symptoms within 3 days of your operation:

  • fevers or temperatures
  • runny poos (diarrhoea) or throwing up (vomiting)
  • infected wounds.

You can request your health records, those of a dependant (16 years or under) or someone in your whānau, from the Clinical Records service. If the request is for someone over 16, you need to include that person's consent in writing.

The request must be in writing and include the completed release of information form or the following information.

  • Patient first name and surname.
  • Patient date of birth.
  • Patient NHI number (if known).
  • Specific details of the information you require including dates of hospital admissions.
  • Your name (if not the patient).
  • Your contact number, mailing address and email.
  • Proof of identity (drivers licence or passport).

Release of information form

Email your request to the release of information team at groi@adhb.govt.nz

You can also post your request to:

  • Clinical Records Department
  • 160 Grafton Road
  • Grafton, Auckland 1010
  • Private Bag 92024
  • Auckland 1023

If you need help completing your request

Page two of the release of information form has tips on completing the form. You can contact the release of information team if you need help completing the form or have any questions.

  • For urgent requests, phone 09 307 4949 and dial extension 22288 when prompted
  • For non-urgent requests email groi@adhb.govt.nz or mail the above address.

The release of information team are available from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.


Visiting hours

Most areas welcome whānau and friends at any time between 8am and 8pm. However, some areas may have different times. For more information:

  • Speak to your nurse or ward manager, or
  • phone: 09 375 4300.

How to get to Auckland City Hospital

The main entrance to the Auckland City Hospital site is at 2 Park Road, Grafton.

Use the Auckland Transport journey planner to help you plan your public transport trip by train, bus and ferry.

Journey planner — Auckland Transport

A taxi rank is located outside the main hospital building near the Park Road entrance. 

Construction work is ongoing at Auckland City Hospital. This may cause traffic delays while driving on-site or accessing the car parks, so please allow for extra time to get to your appointment.

Please note that Grafton Bridge is reserved for buses only between 7am and 7pm weekdays. This means no trucks, vans or cars can use the bridge between these times. However, it can be used by pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists at all times.

 

 

The shuttle transports people from west Auckland and Rodney to outpatient appointments at Auckland City Hospital, Starship and Greenlane Clinical Centre. There is a charge for this service.

Waitematā community to hospital shuttle

St John Waka Ora health shuttle is available in some areas to take patients to and from appointments. These shuttles are run by volunteers and are subject to changing schedules.

Find out about shuttle times in your area on the St John website, or by calling them on on 0800 925 2672

Waka Ora Health Shuttles — St John

The national travel assistance scheme helps people who need to travel long distances or frequently for health appointments.

National travel assistance


Auckland City Hospital site map


Parking information

Parking is limited at Auckland City Hospital and there are often queues to find a car park. A sign at the Park Road entrance will tell you if parks are available in either carpark A or B. 

There are costs to park in both car parks A and B.

Consider taking public transport or being dropped off and collected. There are 2-minute drop-off parks outside the main entrance.

Transition lounge parking

The transition lounge is a waiting area for patients who are: 

  • waiting for an outpatient appointment
  • waiting to be admitted to a ward, either acute or elective, other areas or hospitals
  • waiting for discharge paperwork or to be picked up for transfer home or ongoing care.

The transition lounge is located on level 5, close to the entrance from Car Park A. Just outside the entrance is a 20-minute parking zone providing free and convenient pick-up for whānau and carers.

Once you are parked, go through the hospital entrance, opposite car park A. The transition lounge is on your right just around the corner from the information desk.

Mobility parking

Mobility parks are available in carparks A and B. There are also two outside the Level 3 drop-off point at Starship.

EV charging

There are 2 electric vehicle charging stations for electric cars on the ground level of Carpark A.


Auckland City Hospital facilities



Patient and visitor information

If you would like to enquire after a relative or friend who is currently in Auckland City Hospital call 09 375 4300

Please provide the full name of the patient you are inquiring about and the ward they are on, if you know it.

We can only provide basic information about their location and condition for privacy reasons.

Chaplaincy and spiritual support

Our hospital chaplains are trained professionals. They offer pastoral care and spiritual guidance to patients, whānau and staff, available Sunday to Friday 8am to 4pm. Chaplains respect a person's individual beliefs and will support people of any faith or no faith. Our chaplains visit the wards daily and try to see as many people as possible.​​

To contact a chaplain, call 09 367 0000 and ask the operator to connect you with an individual chaplain or the chaplain on call. 

Chapel

The Hospital chapel and quiet room are situated on Level 6 at Auckland City Hospital. The chapel is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The chapel is used for worship, reflection, prayer and special services as required.

Weekly Services are:

  • Ecumenical — Sunday 10am
  • Roman Catholic — Sunday 11.30am
  • Juma prayers — Friday 1pm.

He Kāmaka Waiora | Māori Health Services

Patient and whānau support for Māori patients is available 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

After-hours support is available 4.30pm to 9pm, Monday to Friday and 9am to 9pm on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.   

Kōrero Mai

Kōrero Mai helps you to have a voice when you are concerned about your, or a loved one's, care.

We know that sometimes it can be difficult to talk about your concerns with your healthcare team.  Kōrero Mai is a way for you to speak to us when you are worried about a change in your condition, or that of a loved one.

We will listen to you so that we can respond as quickly and effectively as we can.

Here’s what to do:

  • Press the call button. Talk to the nurse.
  • If you are still concerned, then press the call button or go to the front desk. Ask to talk to the nurse in charge.
  • If you are still concerned, then phone Kōrero Mai 0800 969 999. A senior clinician from our emergency team will be with you at your bedside in the next 15 minutes.

Interpreter services

Our interpreting and translation services provide interpreters, including those in New Zealand Sign Language. The service employs and contracts professionally trained and certified interpreters and translators to provide the best quality of service.

If you need an interpreter, please request this from the receptionist, doctor or nurse.

Patient advocacy

The National Health and Disability Advocacy network provides a free service and can assist you to resolve your complaint about a health or disability service.

To contact Health and Disability Advocacy:

Social workers

Social workers are available to assist patients with family and personal problems. They can provide information, counselling and liaison services and can advocate on patients' behalf.

Our staff can contact the social workers for you or you can contact them directly.

Most areas welcome whānau and friends at any time between 8am and 8pm. However, some areas may have different times.

Feedback

Your valuable feedback and suggestions help us provide the best possible care for our patients, whānau and communities.

If you or your whānau are admitted to the hospital and have immediate concerns about your treatment or care, speak directly to those providing your care or the manager of that area. If you feel uncomfortable talking to them or are not satisfied with their response, you can share your concerns with us by contacting our consumer feedback team.

Our local heroes

Our local heroes are kaimahi who go above and beyond for patients, their whānau members or their colleagues.

Do you know someone who fits the bill? Please show your appreciation by nominating them as our latest local hero.