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. 

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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).

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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.

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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!

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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
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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. 

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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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