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Te Hā o Hine-ahu-one - Palmerston North Women’s Health Collective
Community Health Service, Social
Today
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
We are a friendly, confidential women's health and information service based in Palmerston North, providing free and low cost services that support a wide range of health and welfare issues.
Staff
Ages
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Anyone can access, Contact us, Make an appointment
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Partial fees apply, Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
Free services include pregnancy tests, condoms, information, Women of Worth programme, lending library
Cervical screening free to many groups of women (contact and ask), all women welcome
Lower cost services include mirimiri/romiromi, massage, reflexology and counselling
Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Urine Pregnancy Tests (do it here or take away), Condoms and Lube (help yourself supplies), Menstrual care supplies, Health information, Cervical screening, Information and support about menopause
Urine Pregnancy Tests (do it here or take away), Condoms and Lube (help yourself supplies), Menstrual care supplies, Health information, Cervical screening, Information and support about menopause
- Pregnancy testing
- Menopause
- Urine Pregnancy Tests (do it here or take away)
- Condoms and Lube (help yourself supplies)
- Menstrual care supplies
- Health information
- Cervical screening
- Information and support about menopause
WOW (Women of Worth) 'Move up' programme - self esteem and confidence building course, Information on local health providers, Information on other free and low cost services in the Palmerston North and wider MidCentral region, Information about what you can do if you have a concern about your health experiences, One to one support, referral assistance and advocacy as required., Written referrals (as appropriate), Access to our extensive lending library of women’s health, well-being and self development books
WOW (Women of Worth) 'Move up' programme - self esteem and confidence building course, Information on local health providers, Information on other free and low cost services in the Palmerston North and wider MidCentral region, Information about what you can do if you have a concern about your health experiences, One to one support, referral assistance and advocacy as required., Written referrals (as appropriate), Access to our extensive lending library of women’s health, well-being and self development books
- WOW (Women of Worth) 'Move up' programme - self esteem and confidence building course
- Information on local health providers
- Information on other free and low cost services in the Palmerston North and wider MidCentral region
- Information about what you can do if you have a concern about your health experiences
- One to one support, referral assistance and advocacy as required.
- Written referrals (as appropriate)
- Access to our extensive lending library of women’s health, well-being and self development books
Smear Clinic (with visiting nurse smear taker Angela Davies or another nurse if she is unavailable) Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.
Smear Clinic (with visiting nurse smear taker Angela Davies or another nurse if she is unavailable) Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.
- Cervical screening
Smear Clinic (with visiting nurse smear taker Angela Davies or another nurse if she is unavailable)
Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.
Access to subsidised counselling (with Gemma Lindegren)
Access to subsidised counselling (with Gemma Lindegren)
Access to subsidised counselling (with Gemma Lindegren)
Access to low cost Mirimiri and Romiromi (with Tammi Heap)
Access to low cost Mirimiri and Romiromi (with Tammi Heap)
Access to low cost Mirimiri and Romiromi (with Tammi Heap)
Access to lower cost massage, reflexology (with Fran Jennings)
Access to lower cost massage, reflexology (with Fran Jennings)
Service types: Information, education & support, LGBTQIA+ support, Menopause, Sexual and reproductive health, Mindfulness and mental wellbeing, Wellness / healthy lifestyle.
Access to lower cost massage, reflexology (with Fran Jennings)
Women of Worth 'Move up' programme - Free programme to develop self worth
Women of Worth 'Move up' programme - Free programme to develop self worth
- Life skills
Women of Worth 'Move up' programme - Free programme to develop self worth
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, A longer appointment time, Assistance to move around, Support to make decisions
Additional Details
Speak with women / wahine, Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Public Transport
Closest bus stop are 180 and 143 Featherston St (both 450m or 6-10 minutes walk), on bus route 104 (Clarke Ave, Highbury to Parnell Heights).
Parking
Parking available outside, also lots of free parking in the Arena carpark and on the street
Region
MidCentral
Website
Contact Details
53 Waldegrave Street, Palmerston North
MidCentral
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(06) 357 0314
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Mobile
Text: 027 854 0918
Email
Website
53 Waldegrave Street
Takaro
Palmerston North City
Manawatū-Whanganui 4440
Street Address
53 Waldegrave Street
Takaro
Palmerston North City
Manawatū-Whanganui 4440
Postal Address
PO Box 4253
Palmerston North 4442
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This page was last updated at 1:48PM on April 16, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Hā o Hine-ahu-one - Palmerston North Women’s Health Collective.