Waitaki District Health Services Information | Oamaru Hospital
On Monday 1 July 2024, Oamaru Hospital transitioned to Health New Zealand operation and management. Oamaru Hospital provides secondary-level healthcare services to the Waitaki District. The catchment population is approximately 22,000 within a large boundary area of roughly 8,990 square kilometers.
The hospital offers inpatient and emergency services, maternity, and radiology. Services also include district nursing, social work, clinical needs assessments, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
You can find information about health services in the Waitaki region on this page or by using search function.
Important Contact Information
Are you feeling unwell?
- In an emergency call 111.
- Phone Healthline on 0800 611 116.
- To access the After-hours GP phone (03) 434 9444.
Hospital Emergency Department
- Located at Oamaru Hospital, 8 Steward Street, Oamaru.
- Open 24/7, 365 days of the year.
If it’s after hours
If you are feeling unwell after hours call your normal GP. The call will be automatically redirected to the after-hours service, or you can phone (03) 434 9444 directly.
In an emergency, call 111
Still not sure?
Healthline is a free call number staffed by experienced registered nurses. Over the phone, they can ask you questions to make recommendations. Call Healthline on 0800 611 116.
You can find further information about health services in the Waitaki region on the Southern Health website by using the search function.