Matariki

Visiting information

Continuing Care visiting hours

• Daytime visiting hours are unrestricted and visitors are welcome to call in at any time.
• We do, however, secure the front door from 8pm, or earlier due to darkness in the winter, so please ring the bell if you arrive after this time.
• Night time security of the building is important for both the residents and staff, with a security service providing night time checks.

Birthing Unit visiting hours

• Visitors are welcome, however, we usually request no visiting between 12noon-2pm and 5-6pm to allow for an undisturbed rest period.
• The buildings are all one-level with ramps for ease of access for all.

Visitor facilities

• Onsite carparking at no charge.
• No public cafeteria, but plenty of cafes, banks/money machines and shops in Te Awamutu township, 5 minutes drive from Matariki.
  

Overnight accommodation options nearby

• There are a number of hotels and motels in the Te Awamutu area.
  
• Please refer to online or published accommodation guides such as the AA accommodation website.

Waikato DHB Visitor Policy

• If you have a cold, diarrhoea, viral illness or are generally feeling unwell, please do not visit patients.
• All gang regalia, patches or gang colours must be removed.
• Children under 14 must be supervised and accompanied by an adult.
• Business visitors must register at our enquiries desk and obtain a Waikato DHB visitors’ pass.