Mid Central
Get the best of both worlds - the perfect blend of rural and city living with the mountains, city and sea at your fingertips.

Te Whatu Ora | Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua | MidCentral
Te Whatu Ora - MidCentral stretches across the North Island of New Zealand from the west to the east coast and is distinguished by the Tararua and Ruahine ranges that traverse the centre of the district.
The district comprises the following territorial local authority districts: Horowhenua, Manawatu, Palmerston North, Tararua, and Kapiti Coast (The Otaki ward).
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral
MidCentral offers an interesting lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools, tertiary institutions, a huge range of cafes, restaurants, bars, and a bunch of sports and leisure facilities.
Te Whatu Ora MidCentral stretches across the lower North Island of New Zealand from the west to the east coast. The majority of the MidCentral population lives in Palmerston North which is a major university city that serves as an important hub for travel to the central North Island ski fields, and river adventures.

Horowhenua, Manawatu, Palmerston North, Tararua, and Kapiti Coast
MidCentral's multicultural workforce provides healthcare to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to supporting all New Zealanders to live longer, healthier lives. With state-of-the art facilities and advanced treatment equipment in our modern hospitals, we offer everything you need for a successful career—and life!

Medical Specialties
Here's a list of specialties offered in MidCentral, in alphabetical order.
Services A to P
BreastScreen Coast to Coast |
Child Health |
Dental Health |
Dietetic Services |
Disability Support Services |
ElderHealth |
Emergency Department |
Laboratory |
Māori Health Service |
Medical Imaging |
Medical Services |
Mental Health & Addiction Services |
Pharmacy |
Planned Care (Elective Services) |
Primary health organisations and general practice |
Public Health |
Services R to Z
Regional Cancer Treatment Service |
Rehabilitation Services |
Renal Specialist Care / Unit |
Rural Health |
Sexual Health Services |
Support and Advocacy Services |
Surgical and Anaesthetics |
Te Whare Rapuora |
Therapy Services |
Women’s Health |

Local Information
Rental agencies |
For short-term stays |
Getting around
- The Horizons Regional Council runs Connect buses, for passenger transport. Purchase a Bee card to travel on buses and download a bus timetable.
- InterCity buses also travel daily to Palmerston North.
- Taxis and Ubers also operate in Palmerston North and rental vehicles are available.
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Relocating to the Midcentral District
Need some help with settling in? Use our settlement booklet as a handy guide to refer back to any time so you can feel right at home in Aotearoa in no time.
Take the next step
Made the decision to move to Aotearoa, New Zealand? Fill out our five-minute form with your details, and we'll match you to your preferred location based on your experience and preferences.
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