Wifi
Te Whatu Ora Taranaki has free wifi at both Hāwera and Base Hospital thanks to Primo Wireless. Look for 'FreePrimoHotspot' in your wifi settings.
Cafeteria - Taranaki Base Hospital and Hāwera Hospital
A cafeteria is located on Level 1 at Base Hospital and on the main corridor at Hāwera Hospital.
Breastfeeding, baby change and family areas
There are several breastfeeding and baby change areas available at Taranaki Base Hospital:
- Antenatal Clinic
- Mental Health Outpatients
- Mothers’ Quiet Room, Ward 15
- Parent Zone, main corridor near Outpatients
- Postnatal Lounge, Ward 15
Whaiora
Whaiora offers temporary accommodation to support whanau of inpatients at Taranaki Base Hospital. Priority is given to whanau from outside of the New Plymouth township.
Whaiora Contact usDuring working hours phone 06 753 6139 extn 7587 or 753 7853.Or ask the operator to page a Kaimahi Hauora. Please direct all after hour bookings to the Emergency Department reception.
Whaiora Pamphlet - A guide for Whaiora (PFD 600 KB)
Smokefree
All Te Whatu Ora Taranaki buildings and grounds are smokefree.
Last updated: Thursday, September 8, 2022