Te Whatu Ora is pleased to confirm the old x-ray equipment in Stratford is being upgraded to a new digital unit. This upgrade includes building works to future-proof the x-ray room.
From 15 August-10 November 2025, the Stratford x-ray facility and service will be unavailable. To ensure continuity of care, additional appointments are available at:
Te Whatu Ora acknowledge this may cause some inconvenience and appreciate your patience. The result will be a modern radiology unit that better serves the Taranaki community.
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Affecting lab testing across Te Manawa Taki, APEX union members from Awanui will walk off the job from 25 to 27 March, while Pathlab workers will go on strike from 24 to 26 March and Medlab/TLab workers from 22 to 28 March.
For the latest updates on lab services in your area, please check the website(s) of the pathology labs you use.
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