Methanex Neonatal Unit

The New East Wing Building (NEWB) will house a new maternity department that will provide families across the region with primary birthing suites, larger rooms for both parents and en-suite facilities for the parents comfort.

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Comfort for mothers and fathers

The existing maternity department at Taranaki Base Hospital was not designed for modern maternal care. Currently over two floors, with very little facilities for partners and no individual bathrooms for mothers. .

The New East Wing Building will be home to a brand new Maternity unit. This will be over one floor and integrated with teh Methanex Neonatal Unit. Each room will have an en-site bathroom with space for partners to stay overnight. There will also be a primary care unit for births with no expected complications. And when an emergency does occur, the unit will have direct access to operating theatres for emergency operations.

A mother and father holding their newborn baby

The Maternity unit

A render of a Maternity room with bariatric bed
Spacious rooms will include birthing pools and en-suite facilities for a more comfortable birthing experience.
A render ofthe maternity whanau room
A large whanau room will also be included to give in-patients a space to relax and prepare food and drink.

Ways you can support

We have many ways you can choose to support healthcare enhancements for the region. Whether a one-off donation, a regular monthly donation or organising your own fundraiser, you can be assured that your gift will be greatly appreciated and 100% of your donation will be used for local healthcare.

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An example of one of the ICU rooms that can be sponsored

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Sponsor a room in your chosen department and be recognised with a wall plaque dedicated to you or your business

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Fundraisers

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Bank Transfer

  • Account name: Taranaki Health Foundation
  • Account number: 15 3942 0837510 00
  • Reference: YOUR NAME

(Please contact us directly for a receipt as we will not have your address)

Don't forget

All donations over $5 are eligible for a tax credit of 33.33% of the donation amount. If you have donated online, you will have received a receipt from Tarananki Health Foundation. If you have not received this, please contact us and we can resend your receipt.

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Thank you to our current Maternity Unit donors

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