Why choose Access?

Our purpose is to create a better day, every day for the tāngata, people we support. We listen to you, and those who care for you, to understand how we can best meet your needs and deliver personalised care.

Our Values | Ō Tātou Uara

Kaitiakitanga

Caring for our communities

Kotahitanga

Working together

Tū tika

Do the right thing

Manaakitanga

Look after each other

Whakapapa | History

Founded in July 1926 by visionary women from the Women’s Division of the Farmer’s Union, our organisation was born out of a need for health resources in rural communities.

Today we continue to bring our care to your space, wherever you are. Access Uru Ātea,including our specialised nursing division, Total Care Health, works in homes and communities throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. It’s even in our name. Uru Ātea means to enter into a space, your space, which we do with respect and always with the intent of creating a better day, every day.