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Coagulation Test Changes
Awanui Labs would like to advise clinicians that from 14 October we will be transitioning our coagulation testing service to a new coagulation analyser platform. The new analyser utilises advanced technology that will provide an improved quality of service and address some of the limitations of the current platform. This change will align Awanui Labs’ […]
Napier collection rooms – closed today
Due to flooding, our Napier collection rooms are closed today – Monday 28 September. Instead, you can attend our Taradale rooms at Gee’s Pharmacy, 279 Gloucester Street. They will be open extended hours – 8.30am – 4.30pm. We apologise for any inconvenience this disruption may cause.
BODYiQ expands access to private bowel screening in New Zealand
Awanui Labs has introduced a Bowel Cancer Screening FIT Test through BODYiQ, providing a new private bowel screening option in New Zealand for people who want to take a proactive approach to their bowel health. Designed for people without bowel symptoms, the test provides another option for people who are not currently eligible for New Zealand’s National Bowel Screening Programme, as well as […]
New aeroallergen blood test now available through BODYiQ
Awanui Labs has introduced a new Aeroallergen Sensitivity Blood IgE Test, available directly to the public through BODYiQ, Awanui’s self-request health testing service. The test checks for allergy-related antibodies known as immunoglobulin E (IgE). These antibodies can indicate whether your immune system is sensitive to common airborne allergens, including house dust mites, cats, dogs, grass […]
Matariki weekend
Our collection centres will all be closed on Friday 10 July for the Matariki public holiday.
Newsletter: June 2026
Awanui Labs Guidance on Allergy Testing: Choosing Wisely for Better Outcomes Awanui Labs is updating its approach and guidance for referrers on allergy testing to promote clinically appropriate use, reduce harm from over testing, and support equitable access. The focus is on using tests only where results will change management, avoid unnecessary restriction of well […]
Hastings Health Centre collection rooms – closed
Our Hastings Health Centre Collection Rooms are now permanently closed. In late May we finished a building project to add extra bleeding rooms to our Maraekakaho Rd Hastings site. Please visit one of our other Hawkes Bay locations:
King’s birthday weekend
All of our collection centres will be closed on Monday June 1 for the King’s birthday public holiday. Hastings and Napier collection centres are also closed on Saturday May 30.
ANZAC day
Our collection centres will be closed on Saturday 25 and Monday 27 April for the ANZAC day public holiday.
Easter Weekend
Please note that all Awanui Labs collection centres are closed over the entire of Easter weekend. Centres will reopen on Tuesday April 7 with normal hours.