Golden Bay Community Health Centre

Golden Bay Community Health is an integrated rural health centre comprising a medical practice providing GP services, rural hospital and residential elderly care.

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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

If urgent care is needed call Golden Bay Community Health Centre on 03 525 0060

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After hours and urgent medical care

If you cannot wait to see your usual healthcare provider, or you do not have one, go to an after hours or urgent medical centre. They can help you with things like bad cuts, sprains or breaks, minor head injuries, or if you are feeling really sick. You do not need an appointment but might have to wait.

For after hours care at Golden Bay Community Health Centre, call 03 525 0060 at any time to talk to a registered nurse.

Monday to Friday

You can get urgent care during Golden Bay Community Health Centre's open hours of 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

There is no dedicated after hours on site between 6pm and 8:30am, Monday to Friday. If you turn up during these hours you may have to wait to be seen.

Weekends and public holidays

After hours drop-in clinics are open 10am to 1pm on Saturdays and public holidays.

There are no after hours or urgent medical care services at Golden Bay Community Health Centre outside this time, including Sunday. If you need help during this time, call 03 525 0060 to talk to a registered nurse.

Contact information

Phone: 03 525 0060

Open hours

8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

How to get to Golden Bay Community Health Centre

Golden Bay Community Health Centre is located on Central Tākaka Road, Tākaka.

10 Central Tākaka Road
Tākaka 7183

Wrinklies Express health shuttle

Wrinklies Express is a member-only health shuttle service providing transport to medical appointments ta Golden Bay Community Health Centre for people over 50, and disabled persons. Users pay an annual subscription and are asked to make a donation for each trip.

Phone: 03 525 9775