• 1970

    New Delivery Suite Opened and Maternity Annexe became Ward 10

    The delivery suite, that is still used today, was built....
  • 1974

    Child Health Centre opened in Kowhai Cottage

    Elderly residents left Kowhai Cottage for old people’s homes and...
  • 1977

    Phase 2 of Hospital Opened

    Phase 2 of the hospital opened which contained more wards...
  • Late 1980's

    Nurses home converted to offices renamed as Maunu House

    Second nurse home, which had been used as staff accommodation,...
  • Late 80's/Early 90's

    Major Refit

    Major refit of all wards, creating a more modern, patient-friendly...
  • 1986

    Whangarei Hospice leases Medical Superintendent’s House

    Whangarei hospice leased the Medical Superintendents vacant house for 10...
  • 1989

    New Child Health Centre Opened

    New Child Health Centre opened. Kowhai Cottage was sold privately...
  • 1990

    Ward 10 Occupied by Payroll and Other Support Services

    Ward 10 (used by the elderly) became occupied by Payroll...
  • 1991

    New Surgical Unit Opened

    This $11m unit was opened in 1991 and provided Whangarei...
  • 1994

    Whanau House

    Hospital’s Whanau house opened after being adapted from where the...