Health Advice

Health Appointments

For assistance with medical appointments impacted by the flood/road closures/isolation please contact the Nelson Marlborough Health Patient Travel Coordinator via email Patient.Travel@nmdhb.govt.nz or by phone 03 546 1800 to get support with your medical needs.

Water Supply

The Public Health Service recommends people on their own water supply, who are affected by flooding, to boil their water. Flood water can contain bugs that can make people sick.

Further advice about treating your drinking water can be found at the HeathEd and ESR websites.

Go to the Water collection tanks and safe household water page on the HealthEd website

Go to the Household Water Supplies Guide on the ESR website

It is recognised that there are health implications associated with impacted communities, so people are advised to take precautions.

If you are experiencing vomiting or diarrhoea symptoms, please contact your local GP, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116

If you are experiencing Covid-19 or flu-like symptoms, please take a test and isolate for the required period of time.