What should you know about healthcare and emergencies in Raglan?
Emergency number
111
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: raglanmedical.co.nz, raglanpharmacy.co.nz
Raglan itself has no hospital with emergency/trauma capability — nearest ER is in Hamilton
Good to know
Good to Know
- 111 works even on a mobile with no credit or reception plan issues — don't hesitate to use it, and don't hang up if you dial it by accident; wait for the recorded message and tell the operator it was a mistake.
- Raglan itself is a small coastal town — for serious medical emergencies you may be transported toward Hamilton, so expect longer response/transport times than in a big city.
- For anything non-urgent (a minor issue, a police report, lost property), use 105 instead of 111 to keep the emergency line free.
- Downloading the Red Cross Hazard App before you arrive is genuinely useful in this region — Waikato's coast (including Raglan) is exposed to severe weather, flooding and occasional tsunami risk given its coastal position.
- There is no hospital or standalone Emergency Department located in Raglan itself — for any serious injury or medical emergency, you will need to travel to Waikato Hospital in Hamilton (roughly 45–55 minutes by road) or call 111 for an ambulance.
- Raglan's local GP clinic, Raglan Medical, explicitly states it is not an Accident and Emergency clinic and may refer casual/urgent patients on to Hamilton.
- For non-life-threatening but urgent issues (cuts, sprains, minor breaks), Anglesea Clinic Urgent Care in Hamilton is open 24/7 and is the designated after-hours option for Raglan.
- In any life-threatening emergency, dial 111 for an ambulance rather than trying to self-transport to Hamilton, especially given the winding coastal road.
Official Safety Apps
Hazard App (New Zealand Red Cross)
- Cost
- Free
- Features
- Includes preloaded disaster information accessible offline, an 'I am safe' message feature, and a toolkit with torch/siren functions.
- Publisher
- New Zealand Red Cross, in partnership with regional Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) groups including Waikato CDEM
- Description
- This app allows users to prepare their homes and families for disaster, find help and let others know they are safe, with an in-built alert system for hazards based on location.
Platforms
- iOS
- Android
Emergency Mobile Alert
- Cost
- Free
- Platforms
- Built into capable smartphones — no app download required
- Publisher
- National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) / Civil Defence, in partnership with mobile carriers
- Note
- No sign-up needed — just ensure your phone is switched on, updated, and alert-capable.
- Description
- Emergency Mobile Alerts are messages about emergencies sent by authorized emergency agencies to capable mobile phones, broadcast to all capable phones from targeted cell towers in the affected area.
Universal Emergency Number
- Number
- 111
- Details
- In New Zealand, if you need the police, the fire service, or you need an ambulance, dial 111 and the emergency operator will connect you to the right place. This is a free call from any phone, including a mobile with no credit or minutes.
- Call Flow
- The operator will ask which service you need ("do you need the fire, the ambulance, or the police?") and connect you.
- Txt Service
- A 111 TXT service exists for people who have difficulty hearing or talking on the phone — registration is required in advance to use it.
- Note On Location
- Raglan is a small town roughly 45 minutes from Hamilton; 111 dispatch covers it, but response times for police/fire/ambulance can be longer than in a main city given its more rural location on the Waikato coast.
Covers
- Police
- Fire
- Ambulance
- Search and Rescue
Hospitals
Waikato Hospital – Emergency Department
- Phone
- 07 839 8899
- Type
- Public hospital with 24/7 Emergency Department; main regional trauma facility
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Address
- 218 Pembroke St, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand
- Trauma Designation
- Functions as the main trauma centre for the wider Waikato region
- Distance From Raglan
- Approx. 48 km / 45–55 minutes' drive from Raglan town centre (no hospital-level ER is located within Raglan itself)
- Notes
- This is a public Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora – Waikato) hospital; treatment is provided regardless of ability to pay in a genuine emergency, though non-residents/non-citizens may later be billed.
Raglan Medical (Formerly West Coast Health) — GP Clinic, NOT an ER
- Type
- General practice / primary care clinic — explicitly not an Accident & Emergency facility
- Hours
- Mon–Wed & Fri 8:00am–5:00pm, Thurs 8:00am–7:00pm; closed weekends and public holidays
- Address
- Raglan, New Zealand (local GP practice)
- Trauma Designation
- None — cannot treat trauma or true emergencies
- Notes
- For anything beyond minor injuries or illness, this clinic refers patients on to urgent care in Hamilton or to Waikato Hospital's ED.
Anglesea Clinic Urgent Care (Nearest 24/7 Urgent Care, Not a Full ER)
- Phone
- 07 858 0800
- Type
- Urgent care clinic (accident & urgent medical care), not a hospital ER
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Address
- Corner of Anglesea & Thackeray Street, Hamilton
- Trauma Designation
- None — urgent care only; serious trauma cases are sent to Waikato Hospital ED
- Notes
- This is the designated after-hours/urgent-care provider for Raglan Medical's patients when the local GP clinic is closed.
Pharmacy
Providers
Raglan Pharmacy
- Location
- 8 Bow Street, Raglan
- Established
- 2005
Services
- Prescription dispensing
- Over-the-counter medicines and natural health products
- Health checks and vaccinations
- Passport photos and ear piercing
- Smoking cessation support (nicotine replacement therapy)
- Wound management
- Medicines management support
- Emergency Contraceptive Pill assessment
- Medical equipment hire/purchase (wheelchairs, walkers, walking sticks)
- Opioid Substitution Treatment (methadone/Suboxone administration)
Prescription Costs
- Funded Medicines
- NZ$5.00
- Note Funded
- From July 1, 2024: NZD $5 charge for fully funded medicine prescriptions. Free for ages 13 and under, 65+, or those with Community Services Card or Prescription Subsidy Card.
Ambulance Provider
- Name
- St John
- Details
- St John delivers ambulance services to all of New Zealand except the greater Wellington region (serviced by Wellington Free Ambulance); Raglan falls under St John's coverage area. There may be a cost for some ambulance callouts/transports.
Health Advice Line
- Number
- 0800 611 116
- Name
- Healthline
- Details
- Free 24/7 telephone health advice line for non-emergency medical questions or triage.
Non Emergency Police
- Number
- 105
- Details
- For non-urgent police matters (e.g. a car accident with no injuries, reporting a past crime), call 105 rather than 111; a 105 online reporting option also exists via the NZ Police website.
Non Emergency Traffic
- Number
- *555
- Details
- Use *555 from a mobile phone to report a minor traffic incident to police.
Mental Health Crisis Line
- Number Or Text
- 1737
- Name
- 1737 - Need to Talk?
- Details
- Free 24-hour call or text service to speak with a trained counsellor.
Country Code For Dialing From Abroad
+64
Healthcare
- Primary Provider
- Raglan Medical Centre
- Urgent Care Alternatives
- For after-hours urgent care, patients are referred to Hamilton clinics (approximately 40-45 minutes drive): Anglesea Clinic (24/7), Victoria Clinic (8am-8pm), Tui Medical (24/7). Telehealth option via Ka Ora available weekdays 5pm-8am and 24/7 on weekends.
- Access Note
- As a small coastal town, Raglan relies on the single primary practice for general healthcare. Specialist services and hospital care require travel to Hamilton/Waikato hospitals.
- Description
- Full-service general practice serving rural population
General Practice
- Name
- Raglan Medical Centre
- Location
- Central Raglan
- Team Size
- 7 GPs, 1 GP registrar, 1 Nurse Practitioner, 1 Physicians Associate, 8 Nurses, 1 Clinical Pharmacist Prescriber
- Patient Base
- 6,200 registered patients
- Services Offered
- General practice, chronic care management, women's health procedures, urgent care support
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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