Nurses at Health NZ public hospitals and health services plan to strike from 7am to 11pm on both Tuesday 2 September and Thursday 4 September. Emergency departments will be open for emergencies only.
GPs, after-hours and urgent care clinics, and other community health providers are not affected by the strikes and will continue to operate as normal.
Industrial action — Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Oraexternal link
Northland health operates the Kaitaia to Whangārei and Whangārei to Auckland Health Shuttle services Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
The health shuttles are a free service available for those who require travel support to attend:
All passengers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children ages 7 or under are required by law to travel in an approved restraint. You will be required to supply and install this car seat in the shuttle as per the manufacturer's requirements, you will also need to supply any seatbelt locking clip.
Book your shuttle by 2pm the day before travel.
To make a reservation:
You will need your NHI Number and your hospital appointment handy.
You will need to show your ID and appointment letter to the driver before boarding.
Unfortunately, the shuttle services do not cater for those who require wheelchair access.
Contact our NTA office for specialised transport services.
The shuttle holds 21 passengers. View the timetable for estimated departure and arrival times. Please be at the designated departure point at least 15 minutes before departure time to ensure you do not miss your shuttle.
| Kaitaia to Whangārei | Whangārei to Kaitaia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Time | Location | Time |
| Kaitaia Hospital | 7:30am | Whangārei Hospital | 2:30pm |
| Awanui Hotel | 7:40am | Cardinal Points Percy St | 2:35pm |
| Taipa Liquorland | 7:50am | Hikurangi Bus Stop | 2:50pm |
| Coopers Beach Butchery | 7:55am | Kawakawa MSD | 3:20pm |
| Mangonui - Wiltons Garage | 8:00am | Moerewa BP | 3:30pm |
| Kaeo Second Hand Shop | 8:20am | Pakaraka Junction | 3:45pm |
| Waipapa Moneyshop | 8:40am | Kerikeri Library | 4:00pm |
| Kerikeri Library | 8:50am | Waipapa Moneyshop | 4:10pm |
| Pakaraka Junction | 9:05am | Kaeo Second Hand Shop | 4:20pm |
| Moerewa BP | 9:20am | Mangonui - Wiltons Garage | 4:40pm |
| Kawakawa MSD | 9:30am | Coopers Beach Butchery | 4:45pm |
| Hikurangi Bus Stop | 10:00am | Taipa Liquorland | 4:50pm |
| Cardinal Points Percy St | 10:15am | Awanui Hotel | 5:00pm |
| Whangārei Hospital | 10:20am | Kaitaia Hospital | 5:10pm |
The shuttle holds 13 passengers. View the timetable for estimated departure and arrival times.
The shuttle leaves from the front entrance of Whangārei Hospital.
Auckland shuttle service pick up point mapPDF157 KB
| Whangārei to Auckland | Auckland to Whangārei | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Time | Location | Time |
| Whangārei Hospital | 7:00am | Manukau Super Clinic | 2:30pm |
| Ruakaka roundabout | 7:30am | Middlemore Hospital | 2:40pm |
| Greenlane Hospital | 2:50pm | ||
| Brynderwyns Corner | 7:50am | Domain Lodge | 2:55pm |
| Kaiwaka | 8:00am | Auckland Hospital – Transit Lounge Level 5 | 3:00pm |
| Wellsford Community Hall | 8:15am | Northshore Hospital | 3:15pm |
| North Shore Hospital | 9:35am | Wellsford Community Hall | 5:00pm |
| Auckland Hospital | 9:50am | Kaiwaka | 5:15pm |
| Domain Lodge | 9:55am | Brynderwyns Corner | 5:20pm |
| Greenlane Hospital | 10:15am | Ruakaka roundabout | 5:30pm |
| Middlemore Hospital | 10:30am | Whangārei Information Centre | 5:35pm |
| Manukau Super Clinic | 11:30am | Whangārei Hospital | 5:40pm |
These health shuttles operate with volunteers and appreciate donations for their services.
Phone: 027 546 5464external link for Whangārei
Phone: 09 431 8969external link for Maungaturoto and Ruakaka
Phone: 09 431 5906external link for Mangawhai
Phone: 09 439 3013external link
Phone: 09 401 1131external link
Phone: 027 4600 350external link
