Regional Public Health (RPH) is the public health unit for the Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast District Health Boards. Our purpose is to improve and protect the health of the population in the greater Wellington region with a focus on reducing inequalities. Read more about our service here.

Measles information

CHECK HERE for latest updates.

Flu - don't get it, don't give it

Click here for public health information for the education sector, health professionals and long term care facilities.

Well Homes

Well Homes could help make your house dry, warm, healthy and safe. Check here for more info.

Share the warmth

Winter's on its way - you can make a difference to new parents in need by donating your wool/merino.

Water in schools

We encourage all schools to become water only. Go the H2O and be a water only school!

Fruit and vege co-ops

Fresh fruit and vegetables at affordable prices delivered each week to your community. Join one today!

Latest news

  • Boil Water Notice: Martinborough - 9 April 2019

    10 Apr 2019

    Users of the Martinborough Township water supply are advised that E.coli has been detected in the township. While the results were very low, in consultation with Regional Public Health, a Boil Water notice has been issued for the supply considering the recent event.

  • Get ready for the ‘flu’

    9 Apr 2019

    Regional Public Health’s advisory letters to local schools and long term care facilities.

  • Survey of nail bars

    27 Mar 2019

    A 2018 RPH survey of infection control in ‘nail bars’ across Wellington, Porirua, Kapiti, and the Hutt Valley is out now.