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In an emergency

For critical or life-threatening emergencies dial 111

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

After hours rural primary care service

Ka Ora Telecare provides free health advice and treatment on weeknights (5pm to 8am) and 24 hours a day on weekends and public holidays.

The Ka Ora team will refer you to the in-person service available in your area if you need it.

Phone: 0800 252 672
Ka Ora Telecare

Contact us

Dargaville Hospital
77 Awakino Road,
PO Box 112
Dargaville 

Phone: 09 439 3330 

Visiting hours

Visiting hours are:

Monday to Sunday, 11am to 8pm.

  • Two people at a time can visit (this includes children).
  • Visitors are asked not to visit if they are sick.

How to get to Dargaville Hospital

By Kaipara community health shuttle

Phone the shuttle: 09 439 3013

National Travel Assistance

The National Travel Assistance Scheme helps people who need to travel long distances or travel frequently for health appointments.

National Travel Assistance

Dargaville Hospital campus map

Dargaville Hospital campus map

Dargaville Hospital services

Speech language therapy Outpatients Māori Health Takawaenga service General ward General medicine General surgery - Healthpoint Neurology - Healthpoint Orthopaedic service - Healthpoint Radiology - Healthpoint Renal - Healthpoint
Mental health and addiction services - Healthpoint Gynaecology - Healthpoint Social workers Radiology - Healthpoint Physiotherapy services Occupational therapy Laboratory services Diabetes service Child health services - Healthpoint

Information for patients and visitors

Kaitiaki Partners in Care

Up to two Kaitiaki can be nominated by a patient and their whānau to tautoko (support) and assist healthcare teams in providing excellent hauora (care for wellness and health of the whole person) for their whānau member in hospital care. One Kaitiaki may be present each day.

Kaitiaki Partners in Care

Smokefree

The hospital and grounds are smokefree and vape free at all times

Quiet room

The hospital has a Quiet Room for patients and visitor use. Please ask for directions at reception.

Interpreters

If you are deaf or do not speak English as your first language, ask your nurse or midwife to arrange an interpreter for you.

Wi-Fi

Free WiFi is available for patients and visitors. In your mobile device settings and Wi-Fi connections, look for and connect to ‘Hospital Hotspot’ and follow the steps. Wi-Fi access is issued for a 24-hour period, after which you will need to repeat
the access connection steps. 

For hotspot support

Phone: 0800 888 588, press 1 for technical
support.

 

 

Your stay in hospital

Preparing for a hospital stay

What your hospital appointment letter or email should tell you, what to know before your stay and what to bring, what to do when you arrive, and information if you are having surgery.

Preparing for a hospital stay

Your stay in hospital

The staff and services in hospital are there to help you and your whānau during your stay. The more you know about what to expect, the more you can relax and focus on your health and recovery.

Your stay in hospital

Leaving hospital

Leaving hospital (hospital discharge) will be discussed with you during your hospital stay. It is important for your recovery that your discharge happens quickly when you no longer need hospital care.

Leaving hospital

Northland feedback

How was the care you or your whānau received? We welcome feedback, compliments or complaints to help us get things right.

Northland feedback form

If you have a problem you want sorted straight away, talk with the staff caring for you or ask to speak with a manager in that area.