Te Aka Tauawhi Tangata - Women's Clinic, Rotorua Hospital
Cnr Pukeroa Rd and Arawa St, Rotorua
Hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
Services
- Early medical abortion - up to 10 weeks
- Early surgical abortion - up to 14 weeks + 2 days
- Later abortion - up to 18 weeks by assessment
What do I need to do to have an abortion here?
You can self-refer to this service.
To be seen or referred to the abortion service at Te Aka Tauawhi Tangata - Women's Clinic, Rotorua Hospital you can do one of the following:
- Call the nurses at Tauawhi (0800 726 447) and the nurse will provide you with information and can arrange your appointments.
- See your GP or nurse and ask for a referral.
- Be seen at Rotovegas Youth Health Rotorua (free for 15-24 year olds) by phoning (07) 343 1013.
- Be seen at Anamata TaupÅ (07) 376 0098.
- See your school nurse.
- See the nurses at Toi-Ohomai health clinic.
What will it cost?
Cost for New Zealand citizen/resident
Free abortion services for any pregnant person eligible for publicly funded healthcare in New Zealand who lives in the Te Whatu Ora Lakes district. There may be prescription fees and costs for ultrasound.
Cost for non-New Zealand resident
Contact Te Aka Tauawhi Tangata for more information.
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More information
Accessibility
The clinic is located on the ground floor of the Bridgman South Building, Rotorua Hospital. There is a wheelchair ramp or three steps to the entrance door.
The clinic has a wheelchair accessible toilet.
If you have accessibility needs, please let the clinic know ahead of your appointment.
Mobility parking is available near the hospital main entrance, a short distance from the clinic.
Free parking within walking distance of the clinic. There is a bus stop at the hospital.
Translation services
Translation services are available. Please let the clinic know that you will need translation support.
Female practitioners
There are female practitioners at this clinic.
Contraception
Contraception available through this clinic.
- Contraception prescriptions.
- IUD or IUS devices can be inserted when you have a surgical abortion.
- A Depo Provera injection can be given at the same time as the first medication if you are having an early medical abortion.
- An implant can be inserted at the same time as the first medication if you are having an early medical abortion.
Counselling
Abortion decision counselling, pre-abortion and post-abortion counselling are available in person.
Other locations
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DECIDE's early medical abortion by phone service
Arrange an early medical abortion by phone, from anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Early medical abortion - up to 10 weeks
Nationwide service
- 0800 332 433
- hello@thewomensclinic.co.nz
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The Women's Clinic early medical abortion by telehealth (phone)
Nationwide telehealth service for early medical abortion.
- Early medical abortion - up to 10 weeks
Nationwide service
- 0800 226 784
- hello@thewomensclinic.co.nz
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