Health Links
For online health information, check the HealthInfo website.
This website is written and approved by local doctors, practice nurses, hospital clinicians, and other healthcare professionals.
The website has a mix of information, from factsheets on different topics and descriptions of local health services and supports, through to links to recommended websites for further reading and research.
The HealthInfo website does not take the place of a medical consultation.
If you have concerns, please see your doctor for advice.
https://www.healthinfo.org.nz/
Healthline - Ministry of Health NZ
Call healthline for free health advice and information 0800 611 116
For up to date information on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Call the Covid Health line 0800 358 5453
Vax Facts https://www.rnzcgp.org.nz/gpdocs/new-website/membership/covid19/VaxFacts-red.pdf
Other Useful Health-Related Websites
- Code of Health & Disability Services - Consumers' Rights: http://www.hdc.org.nz/
- For all your questions about influenza: http://www.fightflu.co.nz/
- Linkage - Online directory of health and social services: www.linkage.co.nz/webhealth
- Medsafe - NZ Medicines & Medical Devices Safety Authority: www.medsafe.govt.nz
- SunSmart - find out how to reduce the risk of melanoma: www.sunsmart.org.nz
- Alcohol - Information, Resources and Advice: www.alcohol.org.nz
- Nitrate in Drinking Water
- Medical Information and Support - www.patient.co.uk
- For all your questions about childrens health - www.kidshealth.org.nz