Our team of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals care for tamariki / mokopuna (children) needing specialist medical and surgical care. We provide the following services
Read more about Child Development Services on this page
It is FREE for most children who live in New Zealand to be seen at Wellington Children’s Hospital services. If you are unsure if your child will get free healthcare click here.
Your doctor, another health professional or our emergency department will have recommended / referred your child to us.
Even if your child seems well at the time of your appointment, it is still important they see us. Our assessment and treatment will support you to keep your child well.
If you can’t make your appointment, please let us know so we can find another time for you.
Phone 04 385 5999 ext 5041
Phone 04 385 5999 ext 82476
Phone 04 385 5999 ext 5519
Phone 04 385 5999 ext 5518
Phone 04 385 5999 ext 7003
Email us about out-patient appointments
Email us if you have a question that isn’t urgent
The Child health team at Kenepuru Community Hospital in Porirua provide acute assessment and children’s clinics for children who live north of Johnsonville and up the Kāpiti Coast.
Phone 04 5999 ext 7003
You can get to Kenepuru Community Hospital by walking, cycle, bus, taxi and car. Read more information
The Child Health team are located within the main hospital building, not far from the main entrance. View a map of Kenepuru Community Hospital Te Hōhipera O Kenepuru. Read more about Kenepuru hospital and visiting information.
If you need any extra help to find our services, hospital volunteers are available at the main entrance.
Parking is free at Kenepuru Hospital. Patient and visitor parking is at the front of the hospital
There is a free shuttle between Wellington and Kenepuru hospitals for patients and their caregivers/visitors. This service needs to be booked, preferably at least one hour before you intend to travel. Read more about the shuttle service.
If you want more information about children’s health conditions, tests, treatments, medicines and support available the following websites are recommended by our service.
Health Navigator NZ: provides advice and guidance on health conditions and medications. NZ Health Navigator is regularly updated with the latest clinical information. Access Health Navigator
Health Ed NZ: a catalogue of free health resources, many in multiple languages and NZ sign language from the NZ Health Promotion Agency (HPA) and the Ministry of Health (MoH).
Access Health Ed
Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals provide a range of support services to patients and whānau using our services including cultural and disability access services.
Read more about support services at Wellington Regional Hospital
Read more about support services at Kenepuru Community Hospital
Read about what supports we provide people with disabilities
We welcome your feedback. If you’re not happy with anything please let us know during your visit. You can give us feedback at anytime using our feedback form.
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