Project

Whangarei Hospital Redevelopment - Stage One

PROJECT STATUS
Announced
Whangarei Hospital Redevelopment - Stage One

The Whangarei Hospital redevelopment will be delivered over two stages on the current Whangarei Hospital site. Stage One of the redevelopment will include:

  • Acute Services Building - Pūkauakaua, including an emergency department, intensive care unit, operating theatres, a rooftop helipad, and more, 
  • Child Health Centre – Tira Ora, including clinic areas, support spaces, and a link bridge to Te Kotuku maternity building, and
  • Whānau House – Te Whāea o te Iwi, with 5 rooms to accommodate up to 20 people, communal living spaces, and Kaitiaki space.

Pending approval for additional funding, Stage Two will include a 158-bed ward tower, and an acute assessment unit. 

Whangarei Hospital was first constructed in the 1950's and is the largest healthcare facility in the Northland region.

Key Dates

Nov 2022 Project Announcement
2030 Expected Construction Completion

Funding contributions

NZ Government

PROJECT HISTORY

Nov 2022 The New Zealand Government announced the redevelopment of Whangarei Hospital was split between two stages. Stage One was allocated $759 million in funding, while Stage Two remained unconfirmed.
Estimated Total Cost
(2022)
Sector
Social
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New Zealand |
Resources
Media releases
2022/11/24