Waitemata DHB
Family/whanau accommodation is available at North Shore Hospital. Pikihuia Whare Nui is situated on the ground floor of the Hospital near the Maori Health Centre.
The Whare sleeps 18 people in a marae style. Mattresses, pillows, and sheets are supplied, but families will need to provide their own blankets and towels.
Facilities include a wheelchair accessible ablution block, kitchen and cooking facilities (or there is access to the main staff kitchen.
Criteria: you must have a sick family member in North Shore Hospital and preference will be given to those who live further from the hospital. You will also be required to sign a daily contract.
Cost: Koha
Contact: 09 486 1491 ext 3553
North Shore Hospital also has an apartment situated opposite Pikihuia Whare Nui, which sleeps four people (two single beds with pull-out beds underneath).
Mattresses, pillows, and sheets are supplied, but families will need to provide their own blankets and towels.
Facilities include a universal shower block, telephone, and cooking facilities (or there is access to the main staff kitchen).
Criteria: you must have a sick family member in North Shore Hospital, and preference will be given to those who live further from the hospital.
You will be required to sign a daily contract, and there is an expectation that if a kaumatua or kuia require the accommodation, younger people must move out.
Cost: $5 per adult per night.
Contact: 09 486 1491 ext 3553
www.waitematadhb.govt.nz