Health & Wellbeing
Medical centres and hospitals
When you arrive in Rangitīkei, it is recommended to register with a local doctor, known as a General Practitioner (GP).
There are three medical centres in Rangitīkei.
| Bulls | Bulls Medical Centre
71 High Street, Bulls |
| Marton | Stewart Street Surgery
26 Stewart Street, Marton |
| Taihape | Taihape Health Centre
3 Hospital Road, Taihape |
To locate other nearby general practices and for help with medical issues outside regular hours or on weekends, please visit HealthPoint.
Your local pharmacy can help with prescription medications, over-the-counter medicine, or free health advice for minor injuries and illnesses. You can find your nearest pharmacy at HealthPoint as well.
For any serious accidents or emergencies, please call 111 for an ambulance or visit the Emergency Department at Palmerston North Hospital or Whanganui Hospital.
Palmerston North Hospital
Whanganui Hospital
Mental health and addiction
For mental health services and support, get in touch with Te Whatu Ora Whanganui to find out how you can access their Community Mental Health & Addiction Service (CMHAS) or call a mental health helpline.
For urgent mental healthcare, please call the Acute Mental Health Team on 0800 653 357. They are available 24/7.
The Counselling Centre is based in Marton and is a not-for-profit community organisation that has been providing valuable, affordable Counselling and Family Therapy Services for local people in the Rangitikei district of New Zealand for over two decades.
Disability support
For disability support, please get in touch with Te Whatu Ora - MidCentral or check out HealthPoint for a full list of options.
Vetcare
Search online to find a veterinary care practice near you.
Fitness
Get out and about exploring the awesome walks and trails around our district, or contact your nearest gym, aquatic centre, or sports club for more details.