Westport

Buller Health Centre

No Emergency Department
This facility does not have an Emergency Department but does have a 24/7 Acute Care Service.
GP clinic
There are GP services at this facility. Fees apply.
Primary birthing unit
For people who have a complication free pregnancy. Discuss where to give birth with your midwife.
Sexual Health Clinic
This facility offers walk-in sexual health clinics at particular times.

Address

46B Cobden Street
Westport 7825

Contact

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In an emergency

Buller Health Centre has a 24-hour acute care service for critical or life-threatening injuries or illnesses.

The acute care team will stabilise you and decide if you need to be transferred somewhere else for further treatment and care.

For critical or life-threatening emergencies dial 111

If you are not sure how serious the problem is, call Healthline at any time for advice on 0800 611 116

After hours rural primary care service

Ka Ora Telecare provides free health advice and treatment on weeknights (5pm to 8am) and 24 hours a day on weekends and public holidays.

The Ka Ora team will refer you to the in-person service available in your area if you need it.

Phone: 0800 252 672
Ka Ora Telecare

Contact

For general enquiries, call 03 788 9277

For Buller Health Medical Centre, email bhmc@wcdhb.health.nz

For clinics and specialist services, email buller.outpatients@wcdhb.health.nz

Postal address:

Buller Health Centre
46B Cobden Street
Westport 7825

Open hours

Buller Health Centre is open 8:45am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Visiting hours

Acute services

Visiting hours are 10am to 2pm and 3pm to 8pm daily.

Maternity

Visiting hours are 10am to 2pm and 4pm to 8pm daily.

How to get to Buller Health Centre

Buller Health Centre is at:

46B Cobden Street
Westport 7825

Transport options

Hato Hone St John health shuttle

The Hato Hone St John health shuttle is a community service that transports people to and from medical and health related appointments.

The service is run by volunteers. A donation is greatly appreciated to help cover costs.

The shuttles operate Monday to Friday and bookings need be made by 3pm the day before your appointment.

The shuttle route is from Westport to Greymouth (through Reefton, if requested and available).

For more information or to make a booking, call 0800 103 046

Waka Ora health shuttles — Hato Hone St Johnexternal link

Buller Taxis medical shuttle

Buller Taxis runs a free medical shuttle to Greymouth and Nelson. Book at least 24 hours before your appointment.

To book, call 0800 274888

National Travel Assistance

The National Travel Assistance Scheme helps people who need to travel long distances or travel frequently for health appointments.

National Travel Assistance

Parking

There are free car parks, including mobility parks, near the main entrance.

Patient drop off

There is a drop off zone at the main entrance.

Buller Health Centre parking mapPDF1.7 MB