Cervical Screening
Women who are aged between 25 and 69 years, and have been sexually active, should have a cervical smear test every three years.
HPV screening is the method for cervical screening in Aotearoa New Zealand. HPV testing is a better first screening test. It looks for the human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes cell changes that may lead to cervical cancer. There are two types of screening options. Find out more here:
Our Population Screening team based in Napier can answer any of your questions around cervical screening and more. We encourage all of our patients to get in touch with us if they ever need advice.
Screening support providers
Phone one of these health providers if you need tautoko/support to attend treatment and/or screening services:
Hastings:
Choices
605 Karamu Road North, Hastings
Phone: 06 878-7616
Choices – The Village (Flaxmere)
13 Swansea Road, Flaxmere
Phone: 06 879 8984
Free phone: 0508 WHANAU (0508 942 629)
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga
821 Orchard Road, Hastings
Phone: 06 871 5350 ext 7754
Free phone: 0800 TAIWHENUA (0800 824 9436)
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Napier:
Population Screening team
76 Wellesley Road, Napier
Phone: 06 834 1877
Freephone: 0800 729 729
Email: populationscreening@hbdhb.govt.nz
Te Kupenga Hauora-Ahuriri
5 Sale Street, Ahuriri, Napier
Phone: 06 835 1840
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Central Hawke's Bay:
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga – Waipukurau
Corner Ruataniwha & Herbert Streets
Phone: 06 858 9559
Free phone: 0800 153 240
Wairoa and surrounding communities:
Kahungunu Executive ki te Wairoa
Phone: 06 838 6835
Free phone: 0800 621 700
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Colposcopy support is also available for some women in Hawke’s Bay.
Phone the Population Screening team and they will be able to assist.
Phone 06 834 1877
Concerned about unusual symptoms?
Women of any age who experience symptoms such as unusual bleeding, a persistent discharge or pain, should talk to their healthcare provider directly.
