Access to Tests, Vax, Boosters and Info
getting a test
PCR and RAT Testing are available at:
- Tāneatua Medical Centre 22 Tūhoe St, Tāneatua (07) 312 9159
- Kawerau Medical Centre 26 Islington St, Kawerau (07) 323 6249
- Waimana Medical Centre 10 Raroa Rd, Waimana (07) 312 3296
- Hinepukohurani Medical Centre 5906 Ruatāhuna Rd (07) 366 3228
or through any of your Tribals, 8am-10am, Monday-Friday
getting the vax, booster and info
DROP-IN
Tāneatua Medical Centre, 22 Tūhoe Street Tāneatua
Thursday 12pm-2pm
No bookings needed
Vaccinations for tamariki will be available mid-March.
MOBILE CLINIC
A mobile vaccination pahi operated by your Tūhoe Medical team is working on getting on the road to visit your whare, please express your interest for a visit to your Tribal Office.
OTHER PROVIDERS
- Visit BookMyVaccine.nz
- Call the Whakatane Vaccination Centre on 0800 28 29 26
- Call the Eastern Bay Vaccination Booking on 0800 829 001
- Call the Easter Bay Boosters Booking on 0800 829 002
Who can get the vaccine
- COVID-19 vaccines are free and everyone in Aotearoa aged 16 and over is eligible. Find out who can get the vaccine and advice if you have a specific condition:
- Everyone in New Zealand can get a free vaccine
- If you’re under 16 years old
- If you’re over 65 years old
- If you’re pregnant
- If you’re breastfeeding
- If you’re trying for a baby
- If you have an underlying health condition
- If you’re on blood-thinning medication
- If you’ve had an allergic reaction to any vaccine
- If you’re also getting a flu or measles vaccine
WHO CAN GET THE BOOSTER
If you are 18+ boosters are available for all those vaccinated and having had their second shot 3 months plus ago.
This is in response to waning immunity over time from the first 2 vaccine shots. The science says that optimum benefit from the Booster is achieved at 6 months post second shot, with a minor reduction at 5 months. However, bringing the eligible time back to 3 months enables NZ to have an additional 1m eligible to get boosted, thereby providing 'good' short term public health benefits.
It is clear the booster will give you up to 4 months protection.
Boosters are not available for Under 18 year olds as the science and data is being considered. It is anticipated more information will be available mid February.
RESOURCE information