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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.

MyTests has completed the transition to BODYiQ

MyTests has transitioned to BODYiQ, Awanui Labs’ dedicated self-requested health testing platform, bringing all self-requested testing services together under one trusted brand. Customers can continue to access more than 80 tests to support their proactive health journey. All testing continues to be processed by Awanui Labs, backed by high clinical standards and a network of […]

Sexual Health 101 is now available on BODYiQ

Sexual Health 101, a confidential service for New Zealanders wanting to access sexual health testing services, is now available through BODYiQ. BODYiQ delivers a streamlined digital and user-friendly experience for self-requested testing. Sexual Health 101 now has a fresh new look, and customers can continue to order the same trusted and confidential STI Test Kit […]

Phlebotomist Recognition Week 2026

Celebrating Care, Connection and Community Today is the start of Phlebotomist Recognition Week 2026, when we say thank you to all our staff who collect your blood sample. This week shines a light on their work, dedication and support for patients across Aotearoa New Zealand. This year’s theme is The Hands Behind Every Blood Test – The Hearts Behind Every Patient, showcasing  phlebotomists as being on […]

Waitangi day

All collection centres will be closed on Friday 6 February for Waitangi day.

Newsletter: December 2025

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!