Awanui Labs - Canterbury

14/04/2025

Due to industrial action, most of our blood test centres will be closed for the the three days in between Easter and ANZAC Day (22-24 April).

We are also closed on the public holidays of Easter and ANZAC Day.

Please plan your visit either before or after this period, and check the details on our website to check we are open.

👩‍🔬 Strike information - view here: https://www.awanuilabs.co.nz/south/canterbury/blog/2025/04/10/interruption-to-service/

19/03/2025

Due to strike action on Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 March 2025, our blood collection services will be closed on these dates.

All regions will have life preserving services.

Please visit us before or after these dates.
Visit our website for information specific to your region.
https://www.awanuilabs.co.nz/south/canterbury/blog/2025/03/13/interruption-to-service-25-27-march/

29/01/2025

Due to strike action on 5 and 7 February, our services will be closed on these dates.

As these dates fall either side of Waitangi Day, most of our services across the South Island will be closed for a three-day period (5-7 February). All regions will have life preserving services.

Please visit us before or after these days.
Visit our website for information: https://www.awanuilabs.co.nz/south/canterbury/blog/2025/01/24/industrial-action-5-7-february/

18/08/2024

Many might say that rugby is in the blood of New Zealanders. We are seeking to find out exactly what that means when it comes to the All Blacks.

The Awanui Labs team collected blood samples from the All Blacks squad ahead of the 2024 Test season in partnership with the team’s Doctor, Martin Swan and Dietician, Kat Darry.

Many might say that rugby is in the blood of New Zealanders. Awanui Labs, the country’s leading provider of laboratory and pathology services, is seeking to find out exactly what...

16/08/2024

We know a blood test isn't an enjoyable event for many, but we do appreciate those who take the time to share when they've had a positive experience. Ngā mihi - thank you to you!

25/06/2024

Our collection centres are closed for the Matariki public holiday. Please check our website for available services.

12/06/2024

Due to staffing levels, our New Brighton Collection Centre is closed tomorrow - 13 June. Please visit our website for alternative locations. https://www.awanuilabs.co.nz/south/canterbury/for-patients/collection-centres/

24/04/2024

Our collection centres will be closed on Thursday 25 April for the ANZAC Day public holiday.

27/03/2024

All our collection centres will be closed on Friday 29 March (Good Friday), Monday 1 April (Easter Monday). Collection centres that normally operate on a Saturday, will remain open over the weekend. https://www.awanuilabs.co.nz/south/canterbury/for-patients/collection-centres/

24/03/2024

Due to staffing levels, our New Brighton Collection Centre is closed today. Please visit our website for alternative locations. https://www.awanuilabs.co.nz/south/canterbury/for-patients/collection-centres/

01/02/2024

Due to strike action on Monday 5 February, all our collection centres will be closed.

You can find your nearest collection centre here which are operating as usual from Wednesday 7 Feb following Waitangi Day: https://www.awanuilabs.co.nz/south/canterbury/blog/2024/01/26/strike-action/

15/11/2023

Awanui Labs - Canterbury have received notice from APEX of intended strike action by its members on Monday 20 November. Please see the following link for the impact of the strike in your area on this day. https://www.awanuilabs.co.nz/south/canterbury/blog/2023/11/08/strike-action-oct23/