This page lists the maternity facilities available in the Wellington and Kapiti area.
Tertiary maternity facilities are designed for women with complex maternity needs which require specialist multidisciplinary care. Well women may use these facilities in the absence of other maternity facilities in their area.
Primary maternity facilities are designed for well women who have no complications during pregnancy. They’re run and staffed by midwives.
For information on the different kinds of maternity facility, see Where to give birth.
Tertiary maternity facilities
Wellington Hospital
Contact and address
| Address | Riddiford Street Newtown Wellington |
|---|---|
| Website | Wellington Regional Hospital delivery suite |
| Phone | 04 385 5999 |
| Fax | 03 236 0034 |
Primary maternity facilities
Keneperu Maternity Unit
Contact and address
| Address | Keneperu Community Hospital – Te Hohipera o Kenepuru Raiha Street Porirua |
|---|---|
| Website | Kenepuru Community Hospital maternity unit |
| Phone | 04 385 5999 |
| Postal address | Keneperu Community Hospital – Te Hohipera o Kenepuru PO Box 50215 Porirua 5240 |
Features
- Two birthing rooms
- Six postnatal beds
- Located within community hospital
Paraparaumu Maternity Unit
Contact and address
| Address | Kapiti Health Centre – Te Tari Hauora Warrimoo Street Paraparaumu |
|---|---|
| Website | Paraparaumu Maternity Unit |
| Phone | 04 385 5999 |
Features
- One birthing room with en suite bathroom facilities and birthing pool
- Located within community health centre