Catch up on the latest news from Gore Health, including service updates, community initiatives, staff stories, health information and what's happening across our organisation.

Gore Hospital ED Upgrade: Meeting Demand for the Next Generation with Karl Metzler

IN PRESS: Warned of longer ED wait­ing times Otago Daily Times, GERRIT DOPPENBERG, 20 Jun 2026. GORE Health is warn­ing patients to expect longer wait­ing times as its emer­gency depart­ment deals with record num­bers. Last month, 1004 people were seen at Gore Hos­pital’s emer­gency depart­ment, set­ting a record num­ber for the hos­pital, and far above the 876 seen in the pre­vi­ous month. Continue reading...

Gore Health is continuing to lead the way in health innovation, setting up PA Jobs NZ as part of ongoing efforts to improve access to quality healthcare.

Gore Health Receives Glowing Approval In Hospital Audit. Gore Health has passed its three-yearly standards audit with flying colours, with auditors highlighting the outstanding care given to patients. The Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard audit is done by Health NZ and gives a hospital its ability to operate. Gore Health clinical manager Glenda Maxwell said the in-patient ward and the maternity unit were the areas of the hospital audited this time.

Gore Health staff recognised for their dedication. In a first for Aotearoa New Zealand, Gore Health Centre is now accepting compliments via a healthcare gratitude platform, promoting kindness and appreciation towards staff members.