In Any Emergency Dial 111
Fire Service
If there is a fire that has got out of control or somebody trapped under or in something the fire service can help.
Ambulance
If anybody is hurt or injured that needs urgent attention call the ambulance to help assist the patient.
There may be a cost for an ambulance unless you join “ Friends of St John Amuri” which costs approximately $55 per year for you and your family living with you. Contact Maree Hare 03 314 4327
Doctor
An appointment must be made to visit a doctor.
Immigration medicals are available at local Medical Centres but blood tests and x-rays for these are not.
Residents north of the Hurunui River usually go to Amuri Community Health Centre and South of the river usually attend Waikari Health Centre.
Amuri Community Health Centre
Phone 315 6328
Wilkin Street Rotherham
Waikari Clinic
Phone 03 314 4506
Princes Street, Waikari
If an immigrant is here with a visa lasting 2 or more years, you can register at a medical centre and the charges are approximately as follows, however if the visa is for less than 2 years then costs are at least double that. You may only register at one clinic.
Approximate costs if you are registered:
Adult visit is usually $32
Child visit $25
Accident $21 for all adults, slightly less for children.
It is recommended that all children are immunised.
See doctor for a referral to see a mid-wife.
The doctor can advise if specialist visits are needed and will give a referral.
Ring Health line for free advise including after-hours 0800 611 116
Health and Life Insurance is available but can be quite expensive, it is advisable to discuss with your employer before agreeing to Insurances as you may already be covered by ACC.
Health visits – Building the Bridge – Community Clinics. Practice nurse Ali Rice is available for onsite visits in order to improve the awareness of health services available to all our residents. Ali can be contacted at the Amuri Community Health Centre on 03-315-6328 or mobile 027-216-4167
Fire Service
If there is a fire that has got out of control or somebody trapped under or in something the fire service can help.
Ambulance
If anybody is hurt or injured that needs urgent attention call the ambulance to help assist the patient.
There may be a cost for an ambulance unless you join “ Friends of St John Amuri” which costs approximately $55 per year for you and your family living with you. Contact Maree Hare 03 314 4327
Doctor
An appointment must be made to visit a doctor.
Immigration medicals are available at local Medical Centres but blood tests and x-rays for these are not.
Residents north of the Hurunui River usually go to Amuri Community Health Centre and South of the river usually attend Waikari Health Centre.
Amuri Community Health Centre
Phone 315 6328
Wilkin Street Rotherham
Waikari Clinic
Phone 03 314 4506
Princes Street, Waikari
If an immigrant is here with a visa lasting 2 or more years, you can register at a medical centre and the charges are approximately as follows, however if the visa is for less than 2 years then costs are at least double that. You may only register at one clinic.
Approximate costs if you are registered:
Adult visit is usually $32
Child visit $25
Accident $21 for all adults, slightly less for children.
It is recommended that all children are immunised.
See doctor for a referral to see a mid-wife.
The doctor can advise if specialist visits are needed and will give a referral.
Ring Health line for free advise including after-hours 0800 611 116
Health and Life Insurance is available but can be quite expensive, it is advisable to discuss with your employer before agreeing to Insurances as you may already be covered by ACC.
Health visits – Building the Bridge – Community Clinics. Practice nurse Ali Rice is available for onsite visits in order to improve the awareness of health services available to all our residents. Ali can be contacted at the Amuri Community Health Centre on 03-315-6328 or mobile 027-216-4167
