Auckland Centre reopens following major rebuild

The Auckland Centre has officially reopened following an extensive redevelopment, marking a major milestone in the organisation’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality patient care across the Northern region.

Ron Baker, Kaumātua, performing a blessing.

Staff and invited guests gathered to celebrate the occasion and tour the upgraded facility. The centre has undergone a significant transformation designed to better support patients, visitors and staff. 

Staff and guests gathered in the lunch room for morning tea.

The redevelopment represents a $6 million investment in the future of prosthetic and orthotic services in the region. Ministerial approval was secured to borrow $3 million from Westpac to support the project. 

Peke Waihanga CEO Sean Gray, with Tim Wood from Health New Zealand.

The rebuild adds 285 square metres to the centre and will help future-proof prosthetic services for the Northern region for many years to come.

New spacious waiting area.

The redevelopment includes a welcoming new reception area, expanded clinical rooms, and increased office and workshop capacity to support a growing demand for services.

Designed with patients at the forefront, the upgraded facility features modern spaces, improved privacy and comfort, enhanced accessibility, and more efficient service delivery to support the highest standard of care and overall patient experience.

One of the new fitting rooms.

A new colour-coded wayfinding system has also been introduced to help patients and visitors navigate the centre more easily. The Artificial Limb Service space now features a green colour scheme, complementing the orange colour long associated with the nearby Orthotic Service space, to help distinguish between the two services.

Peke Waihanga Artificial Limb Service centre at 7 Horopito Street.

The nearby Orthotic Service centre, across the carpark at Dominion Road.

Northern Regional Manager, Stephanie Shennan said the redevelopment would make a significant difference for both patients and staff. She also acknowledged the commitment and resilience shown by staff throughout the project, which took almost 15 months.

Operations Manager, David Pender, with Northern Regional Manager, Stephanie Shennan

“Everyone showed incredible determination throughout the construction process. The ongoing noise and disruption was challenging at times,” Stephanie said. “I want to thank the Auckland team for their dedication and commitment to ensuring patients continued to receive the best care throughout.” She said the upgraded facility is a significant improvement in streamlining patient flow and day-to-day efficiency. “The new workshop, office and clinical spaces are a significant improvement. Staff have moved from cramped rooms into modern, purpose-built facilities, giving our teams the space they need to work more efficiently and comfortably.”