Regional Trauma Networks

The four regional trauma networks are the backbone of the trauma system.

The Regional Networks were established to progress regional and national priorities, and provide local clinical leadership for regional initiatives. They have made progress in areas such as: 

• Trauma education and training

• Coding and Registry training

• Appointment of permanent trauma staff, particularly trauma nurses

Northern Region

This network covers the hospitals for Northland, Waitemata, Auckland, and Counties Manukau.

Clinical Lead: Mr Christopher Harmston, Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, Whangārei Hospital

Te Manawa Taki

This network covers the hospitals for Waikato, Taranaki, Lakes, Bay of Plenty, and Tairāwhiti. The network hosts the New Zealand Major Trauma Registry. It’s also responsible for the registry’s data quality assurance and reporting functions.

Clinical Lead: Mr Grant Christey, Consultant General, Hepatobiliary and Trauma Surgeon, Waikato Hospital

Central Region Trauma Network

This network covers the hospitals in the Capital and Coast, Hutt Valley, Wairarapa, Hawkes Bay, MidCentral, and Whanganui regions. The network comprises of pre-hospital and hospital trauma clinicians across the region.

Clinical Lead: Dr Ryan Salter, Anaesthetist & Intensivist Care Specialist, Wellington Regional Hospital

South Island

This network covers the hospitals in Nelson Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, South Canterbury, and Southern regions. The workstream comprises stakeholders from ambulance, hospital planning and funding, and hospital trauma clinicians.

Clinical Lead: Dr James McKay, Specialist General, Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeon, Christchurch Hospital