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Talk to your usual health provider or visit bookmyvaccine.nz to book your winter immunisations now.

🚨 Measles case detected in Palmerston North. If you were in Wellington over Matariki (11-12 July) or have visited a listed location of interest, watch for symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a rash. 📍 Check locations of interest: healthnz.govt.nz/measles

Winter wellness starts with the little things. Rest when you're tired, slow down when you need to, don't forget to look after you 💙 P.S. If you’re feeling a bit off track, free mental wellbeing support is available. Visit wellbeingsupport.health.nz to find a provider near you.

We are working closely with other agencies following a confirmed H5 bird flu case today. While human health risk is low, please follow MPI’s guidance: facebook.com/share/p/1FvLEj… Human health info regarding avian flu is available here: healthnz.govt.nz/health-topics/…

🩺 The new FIT pathway helps assess bowel symptoms and get higher-risk patients seen sooner. FIT is a simple at-home test. Available based on symptoms, not age. Talk to your GP. More: spr.ly/6012BErZ7O

Faster diagnoses. Shorter waitlists. Health New Zealand is launching a new national programme to help prioritise people with bowel symptoms and reduce colonoscopy waitlists by up to 30%. Read more: healthnz.govt.nz/news-and-updat…

@BigBadDenis Hi there, we checked with the team who provided the following reply: Covid deaths are now reported the same way as other notifiable diseases, on the mortality data web tool: tewhatuora.shinyapps.io/mortality-web-….

Hi @TeWhatuOra, why was the COVID deaths data removed from the main reporting dashboard? Could you clarify where the public can now access up-to-date and historical mortality statistics for New Zealand? Thanks.

🇳🇿New Zealand COVID weekly update: 17 May 2026 11 May to 17 May 2026: 🔹New cases: 184 (-31.5%) 🔹Deaths: (data removed from dashboard) 28 Apr to 4 May 2026: 🔸Hospitalisations: 27 (-20.5%) Source: healthnz.govt.nz/about-us/healt…

We and the Ministry of Health are monitoring an international Hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship in South America. ✅ The Facts: Global risk is LOW. NO cases in Aotearoa NZ (human or animal). Robust safety measures are in place. Stay informed: healthnz.govt.nz/health-topics/…

Fourth case of measles in Wellington. If you are unsure if you have received the recommended two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine to be protected against measles, you can verify your status by calling 0800 282 926. healthnz.govt.nz/news-and-updat…

This makes keeping track so much easier. You can download a personalised immunisation schedule for your child. 👉🏽 spr.ly/6014BBMB9o #WorldImmunisationWeek

How would you organise women’s health information? Take our short, anonymous online activity and help us improve how women’s health topics are grouped on our website. Complete the activity here and let us know 👇🏽 iq9hgdfy.optimalworkshop.com/optimalsort/jr…

Not sure what to do about a health concern? Healthline can help. 📱 Call Healthline on 0800 611 116 to speak with a trained health professional for free, 24/7. They can help you decide what care you need and what to do next. Find out more at healthnz.govt.nz/online-phone-h…

If you live rurally and have a health issue but aren't able to see your usual doctor, you can call Ka Ora Telecare, 24/7, to talk to a nurse, free. Call 0800 252 672 (0800 KA ORA).

A recent rule change allows midwives to deliver more funded immunisations. By removing extra appointments and travel, more whānau are getting immunised sooner through trusted, familiar care. Read more via RNZ: rnz.co.nz/news/health/59… #WorldImmunisationWeek

We’ve confirmed a new measles case in Wellington. If you visited any listed locations of interest, please follow the advice provided and monitor for symptoms. 👉 Check our locations of interest page here and find advice: healthnz.govt.nz/locations-of-i… Check back regularly.

Wild weather in Welly (even for Welly)! But all Wellington Regional Hospital sites remain operational. Minor to moderate storm damage to some buildings, but services continue. If you can't attend your appointment, call the number on your appointment letter as soon as possible.

🦟 Extra mosquito monitoring is underway at Queen’s Wharf Auckland. There is no current health risk, but surveillance helps prevent mosquito-borne diseases. Help by removing standing water & not disturbing mosquito traps. If you catch/see an exotic mosquito call 0800 669 943.

2/2 For health advice during flooding, visit healthnz.govt.nz/floods. Follow @MetService, @NZcivildefence, and your local council for updates on the weather situation.

1/2 Feeling overwhelmed by Cyclone news this weekend? That’s completely understandable. Support is available. You can talk to someone for free, any time: 1737 Need to Talk. Call or text 1737 or visit 1737.org.nz.

Cyclone Vaianu likely to move across the North Island this Sunday. Follow @MetService for regular updates.