COVID-19 Community based assessment centres (CBACs)

There are community based assessment centres (CBACs) across the Wellington region where you can get assessed and tested for COVID-19.

Assessment and testing is free of charge. You may not need to be tested, but the assessment centre team can advise you on what to do next whether you are tested or not.

If you are feeling unwell and think you may have COVID-19, please call Healthline 0800 358 5453 or your GP.

(Video produced by Raukura Hauora o Tainui and presented by Dr Mataroria Lyndon via Procare Health)

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CBAC locations and operating hours for Queens Birthday Weekend

(Updated 29 May 2020)

CBAC Location	Address	Operating Hours	Days	Access
Capital and Coast DHB: CCDHB domiciled patients that meet the case definition and require swabbing should call Healthline.
Team Medical Coastlands Mall (previously Kāpiti Health Centre)	1 Coastlands Parade, Paraparaumu	2pm-8pm As required As required	Sat Sun Mon	By appointment
Kenepuru Hospital	Kenepuru Accident and Medical Carpark	10am-2pm Closed 10am-2pm	Sat Sun Mon	By appointment
Wellington After Hours (previously Newtown School Hall)	17 Adelaide Road, Newtown	10am-2pm 10am-2pm 10am-2pm	Sat Sun Mon	By appointment
Cannons Creek (for all Ora Toa patients and anyone living in Eastern Porirua including Ascot Park and Ranui)	Ora Toa Cannon Creek Medical Centre, 178 Bedford Street, Cannons Creek, Porirua	Closed 10am-2pm Closed	Sat Sun Mon	By appointment and walk-in
Kapiti, Kenepuru, Wellington and Porirua mobile teams				By appointment
Additional 'designated' general practices have come online to swab all patients referred to them, including patients not enrolled with them. Please note: no walk-ins – swabbing is by referral through the COVID Centre Referrals numbers only.
Hutt Valley DHB: HVDHB domiciled patients that meet the case definition and require swabbing should call Healthline.
Lower Hutt After Hours Medical Centre	729 High St, Lower Hutt	8am-10.30pm 8am-10.30pm 8am-10.30pm	Sat Sun Mon	Walk in or by appointment
Naenae Medical Centre	45 Treadwell Street, Naenae	1pm-2:30pm Closed Closed	Sat Sun Mon	Walk in or by appointment
Whai Oranga o te Iwi Health Centre (Wainuiomata)	Adjacent to Whai Oranga Health	11am-2pm Closed Closed	Sat Sun Mon	Walk in or by appointment
Upper Hutt	Riverstone Church, 713 Fergusson Drive, Elderslea,	10am - midday Closed Closed	Sat Sun Mon	Walk in or by appointment
Hutt Valley mobile		10am-4pm 10am-4pm 10am-4pm	Sat Sun Mon	By appointment

FAQs

I'm worried I might have COVID-19, should I visit a testing centre?

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please visit your local testing centre or call Healthline on 0800 358 5453. You can read advice on symptoms of COVID-19 from the Ministry of Health here.

How is testing done?

Testing or swabbing may be done in a dedicated testing space by staff or from inside your car.

When will my test results be available?

Test results are generally available within 48 hours. Regional Public Health will notify you if your test result is positive, and work with you to manage your health.

Do I have to pay for testing?

No, assessment and testing is free of charge.