In an Emergency Department every second counts. 

We have to be prepared to treat serious life-threatening conditions immediately.
These life and death situations cannot wait, which means you might have to. 

But you have other options:

You might not have to come to ED at all.  But we're here if you need us.

Click here for your local alternatives to ED in Tauranga

Click here for your local alternatives to ED in Whakatane

Click below to view a video on what to expect when you visit the Tauranga or Whakatane Emergency Departments