Planned NZNO nurses' strikes: 2 and 4 September 2025
NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives plan to strike from 7am to 11pm on Tuesday 2 September and 7am to 11pm on Thursday 4 September. Patient safety is our priority and our hospitals will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments unless we have contacted you directly to reschedule.
Support for older people in Wellington and Hutt Valley
Local services providing care for older people in Wellington and Hutt Valley. These include Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) agencies, Meals on Wheels and nursing.
Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) agencies
The Needs Assessment Service assesses the needs of people who struggle with daily activities because of age, a health condition or disability. The goal of the needs assessment is to help people maximise their independence.
Shuttle services operate between Wellington and Kenepuru hospitals. Patients, their caregivers and visitors can use this shuttle van service to travel between Kenepuru and Wellington hospitals free of charge.
You need to book a seat on this service, preferably at least 1 hour before travel.