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The Auckland Regional Huntington’s Disease Service

Public Service, Psychiatry

Description

The Regional Huntington Disease (HD) Service offers assessment, management  and clinical support to patients with HD in the Auckland and Northland regions. We collaborate closely with Genetics, Neurology, Liaison Psychiatry, the HD Youth Organisation, and other HD organisations in various capacities. Additionally, we liaise with other Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora) services in Auckland, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), primary healthcare providers, Kaikaranga (previously Taikura Trust) and other mental health services.
 
We provide psychosocial assessments, presymptomatic and predictive HD testing, and collaborate with the Auckland Genetics Service for fertility treatment options. 
 
Referrals for clinical assessment and management are accepted from primary, secondary, and tertiary care providers using the relevant referral form, which can be submitted by email or through the Clinical Regional Portal (CRP). Our service works flexibly with other providers to offer service coordination, psychological treatment, psychiatric management, and follow-up care for HD-related needs. We also provide support and education for caregivers and healthcare staff regarding HD management.
 
The service operates part-time hours and will strive to respond to messages and inquiries as soon as possible, typically within 72 hours. Our model is based on elective outpatient and community services. For acute mental health support, please contact the Mental Health Crisis Services within the relevant Health New Zealand's catchment area.

Staff

Dr Rudi Kritzinger: 20.8.25 Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
Ray Jauny: Nurse Specialist

How do I access this service?

Referral, Contact us

Referral Expectations

Reply within 72 hours
Assessment between 4-8 weeks

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Hours

Mon 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wed – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

We are a regional service with four clinics across Northland.
Our clinicians work part-time between Monday and Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
We endeavor to respond to your queries as soon as possible.

Whangārei Hospital

Mon 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wed – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

We are a regional service with four clinics across Northland.
Our clinicians work part-time between Monday and Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
We endeavor to respond to your queries as soon as possible.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans, English, French

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Contact Details

Whangārei Hospital

Northland

Child Health Care Centre, Gate 16, Hospital Road
Whangarei
Northland 0148

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Street Address

Child Health Care Centre, Gate 16, Hospital Road
Whangārei
Northland 0148

Postal Address

Point Chevalier Clinical Centre
Regional Huntington Disease Service
c/o Rehab Plus
54 Carrington Road
Point Chevalier
Auckland 1025

54 Carrington Road, Pt Chevalier, Auckland

Central Auckland

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Tōtara Health, 1 McCrae Way, New Lynn, Auckland

West Auckland

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17 Lambie Drive, Manukau, Auckland

South Auckland

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This page was last updated at 4:13PM on August 20, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by The Auckland Regional Huntington’s Disease Service.