The burden of infections with multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) continues to increase globally and locally (1,2). A MDRO is defined as an organism that is resistant to three or more classes of antibiotics. Infections with these organisms can be challenging to manage as therapeutic antimicrobial options are limited. Therefore, various preventive measures are undertaken to […]
Diagnostic stewardship is defined as the process of modifying the requesting, performing, or reporting of diagnostic tests in order to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient management1. It involves requesting the right test, for the right indication, at the right time with the right interpretation of results. Diagnostic stewardship of infections promotes the appropriate use of […]
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Coeliac disease is an immunological intestinal reaction to gluten in cereal causing the cells lining the small, intestine bowel to become damaged and inflamed. This is often found in people who are genetically predisposed to this condition. Coeliac disease in New ZealandAccording to international research, approximately 100,000 people across New Zealand have some form of coeliac […]
Most of our collection centres will be closed on 28 June for the Matariki public holiday. Opening hours for centres operating can be found here.
Please find attached a list of collection centres open on King’s birthday, Monday 3 June. All other collection centres will be closed for the public holiday.
The Northcote collection centre is permanently relocating. Thursday May 30 will be the last operational day at the current location. Further details finalising the new address will be communicated soon. For the nearest alternative, please visit the Glenfield collection centre, Level 2, Westfield Shopping Centre, 385 Glenfield Road or visit our website. We apologise for […]
On Wednesday 24 April 2024 between 7:00 and 9:00hrs, some of our collection centres will be experiencing extended wait times. This is due to scheduled stop-work meetings organised by the union. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.
Most of our collection centres are closed over the public holidays, but lists of those open can be found below
Most of our collection centres are closed on the Easter public holidays, but a list of open centres can be found here.