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“Don’t wait for opportunity – seek it” Alisia Stoian on study, scholarships, and rural town strength. Alisia Stoian, a second-year medical student at the University of Auckland, grew up in the close-knit town of Marton nestled between Whanganui and Palmerston North....

Judy Nelson: A heart of gold at the heart of Balclutha In the small South Otago town of Balclutha, there’s one name that’s become synonymous with compassion, consistency, and community, Judy Nelson. After 27 years with Clutha Health First and a vital role with the...

Amber Kirkman: A Local Legend and hero. Mobile Health Group’s (MHG) Local Legend initiative is in full swing, recognising outstanding individuals across Aotearoa from top to bottom. When you meet Amber Kirkman, one thing becomes clear straight away, she’s deeply...

Fieldays 2025: Bringing Health and Wellbeing to the Heart of Rural Aotearoa Mystery Creek, just south of Hamilton City, once again delivered a spectacular showcase for this year’s Fieldays, the largest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere. With thousands...

Solving problems: mobile healthcareMonica Tischler finds a fleet of trucks bringing healthcare to remote communities. Sending people from rural communities to a centralised ‘big white hospital’ for low-risk medical procedures and day surgeries can create challenges...

Oamaru Mail - Mobile surgery treats over 1500 locals 7 March 2025 A mobile surgical unit regularly visiting Oamaru for more than 20 years has now served more than 1500 local people. The Mobile Surgical Unit — Te Waka Hauora is run by Mobile Health Group with the...

Discover the impact of our services in our latest Annual Report. For more than 30 years, we've been dedicated to delivering essential healthcare services to rural and regional communities across New Zealand. With more than 50,000 patients treated, our commitment to...

Carrie Bryer is a former nursing and medical student who transitioned to a public health physician and medical officer of health. Read her journey from bedside care to community health advocacy, and how she is making an impact on public health policies and practices....

Tairāwhiti rangatahi Lena Keenan hopes to one day help fill the gaps in the health system by providing consistent care along the East Coast. This dream is becoming reality for the Year 13 Tolaga Bay Area School student after spending a week experiencing first-hand...

Three dedicated clinical staff members recently returned from an eye-opening volunteering trip to Fiji to provide health services and training to local communities. Each representing a different volunteer-based organisation, and supported by Mobile Surgical, Stacey...