News and media releases

Emergency Department recognised for equity work

Published Tuesday 19 Jan 2021

A staff-led equity group is making change on the ground in Wellington Regional Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED), resulting in a more culturally safe environment for Māori patients.

Update on the fire at Wellington Regional Hospital

Published Friday 15 Jan 2021

We would like to provide an update on the fire at Wellington Regional Hospital on Thursday 14 January.

Fire extinguished at Wellington Regional Hospital

Published Thursday 14 Jan 2021

Fire and Emergency services attended and the fire was contained, and was largely extinguished by the building’s automatic water sprinkler systems prior to their arrival.

Community gardens grow relationships

Published Thursday 17 Dec 2020

Patients, visitors and staff have another way to grow relationships and exercise their green fingers thanks to new community planter boxes installed in the courtyard of Wellington Regional Hospital this week.

Stay well over the holiday season

Published Tuesday 15 Dec 2020

Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast DHBs are encouraging people to plan ahead and take care of themselves to ensure they have a fun and healthy holiday season.

Pacific church leaders providing mental health support

Published Monday 14 Dec 2020

Growing awareness of mental illness within Pacific communities will see ministers at dozens of Pacific churches in Wellington trained to offer support.

CCDHB congratulates Ora Toa and Partners Porirua as new partners in youth health services

Published Tuesday 8 Dec 2020

CCDHB congratulates Ora Toa and Partners Porirua on their successful bid to become the Youth One Stop Shop (YOSS) youth health services provider in Porirua.

Local clinicians recognised for COVID-19 leadership

Published Tuesday 8 Dec 2020

Two local clinical leaders have been recognised and celebrated for their tireless efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that has dominated the health landscape this year.

New community health network established for Kāpiti

Published Friday 4 Dec 2020

Capital & Coast and Hutt Valley DHBs’ joint Chief Executive Fionnagh Dougan and joint Board Chair David Smol today announced the establishment of a community health network for Kāpiti –a collaboration of health providers with an interest in improving the health and wellbeing of the local population and achieving equitable health outcomes.

New strategy illustrates DHBs’ commitment to Pacific health

Published Friday 4 Dec 2020

The launch of a new strategic plan has paved the way to improve health outcomes and achieve health equity for Pacific peoples across the Greater Wellington region.