Waiheke Health Trust
The Waiheke Health Trust (WHT) is located behind the Ostend ambulance station, they provide community healthcare services such as radiology, ultrasounds and more.
Emergency Services
Emergency Contact – In any life-threatening situation, dial 111 and specify whether you need Police, Fire, or Ambulance. For non-urgent police matters, you can call 105.
Police – The Waiheke Police Station is located at 104 Ocean View Road, Oneroa. It is staffed by a dedicated team of officers who handle everything from local patrols to criminal investigations.
Fire & Emergency – The island has two main stations: Oneroa and Onetangi. These are primarily volunteer-led brigades. They respond to fires, motor vehicle accidents, and often act as medical first responders to support the ambulance service.
Ambulance – Based in Ostend (near the Waiheke Health Trust), the ambulance service provides 24/7 emergency medical care. The crew is a combination of paid paramedics and volunteer officers.
Coastguard Waiheke: A vital volunteer-run service based at Matiatia. They handle on-water emergencies, including boat breakdowns, groundings, and medical rescues at sea.
Westpac Rescue Helicopter – For life-threatening emergencies or critical transfers to Auckland hospitals.
Ostend Medical Centre – While not an “emergency room” in the traditional hospital sense, they provide urgent clinical care during business hours.
Waiheke Defibrillators/AED List
Waiheke Currently has 57 Defibrillators available to the public that the AED website tracks, we have seen most of these in person so it all checks out.
Pet Connect VET
Pet Connect Vet is a in-home veterinary care service, they do vaccinations, euthanasia, and general consults in the comfort of your own home.
St John Ambulance Station
St John Ambulance station is the only ambulance hub on Waiheke, In the case of an emergency Dial 111, if you are hard of hearing text 111.
Vets On Waiheke
Vets on Waiheke is a vet clinic located in Ostend. They offer wellness and emergency care services designed to keep your pet as healthy as possible.
Coastguard Waiheke Island
Coastguard Waiheke is a local emergency boat rescue organisation, they respond to marine related callouts from accidents to recovery missions.
Onetangi Fire Station
Onetangi Fire Station is one of the two key fire stations on Waiheke, In the case of an emergency Dial 111, if you are hard of hearing text 111.
Oneroa Fire Station
Oneroa Fire Station is one of the two key fire stations on Waiheke, In the case of an emergency Dial 111, if you are hard of hearing text 111.
Police Station
Waiheke Police Station is located in Oneroa. For emergency matters call 111 or if you are hearing impaired you can also text 111 for emergency matters.
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