Planet Sunshine children's ward — Tairāwhiti
Planet Sunshine is Gisborne Hospital's children's ward. Tamariki (children) up to age 16 needing treatment in Tairāwhiti will stay in the Planet Sunshine inpatient ward or visit the outpatient clinic.
Contact us
To contact the children's outpatient clinic:
- phone: 06 869 0500external link (extension 8040)
To contact the children's inpatient ward:
- phone: 06 869 0500external link (extension 8037 or 8038)
Where to find us
Planet Sunshine is in Ward 4 of Gisborne Hospital.
Gisborne Hospital map
Services we provide
Tamarikimight come to Planet Sunshine as inpatients, where they will stay in hospital for treatment, or as outpatients, where they will just visit for an appointment.
Video tour of Planet Sunshine
Watch the video tour of Planet Sunshine.
Mr Rabbit introduces Planet Sunshine children's ward
Referral information
Tamariki are usually referred to Planet Sunshine by their healthcare provider or other medical professionals, including the emergency department.
All referrals are prioritised before appointments are made.