Smokefree

We are a Smoke Free DHB

Waitemata DHB is a recognised smoke free environment and workplace

Our buildings, grounds and vehicles are required to be smoke free at all times

Smoking is not permitted by staff, patients, contractors or members of the public in any area on the North Shore or Waitakere Hospital sites

If patients or visitors are found smoking within the hospital grounds they will be asked to leave

Repeat offenders may be issued with a trespass notice

In March 2011 the New Zealand Government adopted the Smoke Free 2025 goal for New Zealand

You can find more information about the goal on the Ministry of Health website

The Ministry's health target better help for smokers to quit is a driver towards the aspirational goal of Smokefree 2025