Useful COVID 19 Links
Visit www.covid19.govt.nz for more information on where to go for help or call the Government Helpline on 0800 779 997.
- COVID 19 Vaccine Roll Out
- Unite against COVID-19 website
- BOP Health Covid-19 Response website
- Business Support
- Local Pharmacy Services
- Local Deliveries
- Food Bank Parcels & Vouchers
Useful Facebook Pages
Covid-19 Testing Locations
Ōpōtiki Community Health Centre, 32 King Street, Ōpōtiki. Sat – Sun10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Whakatane 266 The Strand Whakatāne (old Wally Sutherland Building), Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-3pm.
Te Puna Ora o Mataatua provides this testing service
This is subject to change along with risk and alert levels. Get more information on testing locations & times via the Healthpoint website here.
Opotiki Vaccination Centres
Whakatōhea Health Centre - 32 King Street, Ōpōtiki
Church Street Dispensary - 114B Church Street, Opotiki
Covid 19 Testing Locations
Local Covid 19 Testing station dates and times in Opotiki and the Eastern Bay of Plenty are subject to change along with risk and alert levels. Check the BOP Health Covid-19 Response website for the latest times and dates.
Note: Opotiki clinics have advised they have capacity to treat casual patients. If you need to see a doctor in Opotiki, contact one of the local practices and discuss your needs (you should not be charged for a Covid-19 test).
- Whakatōhea Health Centre
- Church Street Surgery
All consultations with general practice for suspected COVID-19 are free. If you do not have a GP, please phone Healthline on 0800 358 5453 for advice.
COVID 19 Business Support & Information
Covid 19 - Government assistance
The Government is offering financial support to businesses, to help alleviate the impact of Covid-19.
Wage Subsidies are available for those businesses that are faced with staff redundancies, or those suffering a loss of income due to reduced business. To find out more click here.
Leave payment is available for those who need to self-isolate, or are sick with Covid-19 and cannot work, or are caring for dependants who are required to self-isolate, or are caring for dependants who are sick with Covid-19. To find out more click here.
For information on support available for businesses click here.
Useful links for businesses:
Visit the website, covid19.govt.nz for a detailed list of the latest financial assistance for businesses
Local Deliveries
Essential Items
Paper Plus
Paper Plus is able to deliver all items via the Website or click and collect by calling Paper Plus Opotiki.
Click here for more information.
Mitre 10
All customers can order essential goods such as heaters and small appliances online at Mitre 10 for contactless home delivery or collection.