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HbA1C method change
Awanui is harmonising HbA1c testing across all laboratories by transitioning from the Bio-Rad D-100 to the Roche C513 platform. Awanui Auckland has successfully used the Roche platform for several years, and this change aligns with our commitment to improving efficiency and maintaining high-quality patient care. The new method came into effect on 28 July 2025 […]
Matariki weekend
Our collection centres will all be closed on Friday 20 June for the Matariki public holiday.
King’s birthday weekend
All of our collection centres will be closed on Monday June 2 for the King’s birthday public holiday. Hastings and Napier collection centres are also closed on Saturday May 31.
School holiday hours
The Hastings Health Collection Centre will be closed from 18 April to 27 April for Easter, ANZAC and school holidays. The Maraekakaho Road and Havelock North collection centres will remain open over this period.
Changes to wound swab reporting
The microbiology lab at Awanui Hawkes Bay is planning to change the way wound swab cultures are reported. The change will come into effect on 1 April, 2025. This change has already been made in the greater Wellington and Taranaki regions and has proven to be a great success. Find full details here. What is […]
Waitangi day
All collection centres will be closed on Thursday 6 February for Waitangi day.
Pertussis (Whooping cough) update
Please see the following Public Health alert from Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora regarding Pertussis in Te Matau a Māui, Hawke’s Bay. Read full details here.
Festive season opening hours
All of our collection centres are closed on the public holidays during the Christmas / New Year period. For hours during the remainder of this time, please see below, or download a copy here. Monday 23 DecTuesday 24 DecWednesday 25 DecThursday 26 DecFriday 27 DecSaturday 28 DecHastings, Maraekakaho Rd8.00am – 5.00pm8.00am – 5.00pmClosedClosed8.00am – 5.00pmClosedHastings […]
Newsletter: October 2024
In this issue we feature: Read the full newsletter here.
Anniversary / Labour weekend
Our collection centres will be closed the entire of HB Anniversary / Labour weekend (from 25-28 October) and will reopen on Tuesday 29 October. Enjoy the long weekend and travel safely if you are heading out of town.