East Coast Farm Vets

08/05/2026

Our Wairoa whanau are looking for a new Vet Nurse to join their team! 🙌🏽

Join our friendly, dedicated team at Wairoa Farm Vets, working out of a modern and well-resourced clinic helping make a difference in animal health!

23/04/2026

—- ANZAC WEEKEND CLOSURES —-

CLOSED - Saturday 25 April (Anzac Day)
CLOSED - Monday 27 April (Anzac Day Reserved)

Tuesday 28 April - usual hours 7am-5pm

As always, we’re available for any large animal afterhours emergencies over the weekend.
Please phone the clinic number to be transferred to our vet on call - ☎️ 068688616

Lest we forget. Wishing everyone a safe weekend.

25/03/2026

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25/03/2026

We’re having a bit of fun with Easter this year! 🐣

Come in between now and Easter Saturday and join in our Easter Egg hunt! 🐰

12/03/2026

Great Ulcer Scoping Clinic today! 🙌🏽

Haha there were definitely a few laughs amongst the workload!

Thank you Dr Tim for joining us again - we’re lucky to have you as part of our extended team! And it was great to see some new faces today and some re-scopes with awesome results! 🤩

22/02/2026

Awesome work WFV team! 🙌🏽

22/02/2026

It was awesome to see local farm Paroa Station on Hyundai Country Calendar last night!
Thank you Brenden and team - it was a great episode! 🚜

Settle in folks! We're on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ from 7pm with our latest show, about an East Coast station manager whose first day on the job coincided with Cyclone Gabrielle. Catch you soon.

20/02/2026

15/01/2026

Stay safe out there whanau!

SH2 TE KARAKA TO MATAWAI - FLOODING/SLIP - FINAL UPDATE 7PM

SH2 between Te Karaka and Matawai is now OPEN as flooding has receded enough for crews to safely clear debris and slips in this area.

Matawai to Waioweka remains CLOSED over this weekend with the next expected update on Monday 19 January. To receive further updates on the SH2 closure check our post on our NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi - Waikato & Bay of Plenty page here: facebook.com/nztawbop/posts/pfbid0VLDmxB4vdKV2MC773MX2v1KTyWbu2btV1cTC1194QVw8xxDD7GA3ttr5bTAXa9EKl
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UPDATE 5:10PM

Due to multiple slips and surface flooding on SH2, the road will remain CLOSED over the weekend, with the next expected update on Monday 19 January.

Delay your journey or use an alternative route.
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UPDATE 3:45PM

SH2 remains CLOSED between Te Karaka and Waioweka due to slips along the route.

Use an alternative route or delay your journey.
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UPDATE 1:15PM

SH2 remains CLOSED between Te Karaka and Waioweka.

Use an alternative route or delay your journey.
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UPDATE 11:15AM

SH2 is now CLOSED between Te Karaka and Waioweka.

Detour to avoid the area or delay your journey.
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UPDATE 10:45AM

SH2 remains CLOSED through the Waioweka Gorge.

Continue to detour to avoid the area.
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9AM, FRI 16 JAN

Due to flooding and slips, the road is now CLOSED between Matawai and Waioweka.

Avoid the area or delay your journey if possible. ^AG

16/12/2025

Kia ora Whānau,

As we wrap up another busy year, we want to take a moment to wish you and your whānau a safe and happy Christmas and New Year 🎄

We’re looking forward to reconnecting with you in 2026, but for now, it’s time to recharge, enjoy some festive treats, and maybe even sneak in a midday snooze or two ⛱️

If you need any supplies or veterinary assistance over the holiday period, our clinic hours are listed below.

Wishing you a relaxing, safe and sun-soaked holiday season.

Nga Mihi,
ECFV crew - Cribby, Bas, Mark, Gilly, Lucy, Rya, Rena, Zaria, Vaughan and Aubrey