Why Choose Tūhauora?
We’re a local team offering expert, fellowship-trained ENT care for patients of all ages. Our approach combines skilled surgery, close coordination with your GP, and a smooth, respectful journey through every step of your care.
Fellowship trained
Skilled in advanced adult and paediatric ENT care
Trusted by our community
Delivering excellent outcomes and genuine care.
Integrated care
Coordinated across primary and surgical services
Friendly team
Ensuring you feel supported at every step
Culturally inclusive
Proudly serving Northland’s diverse communities
Smooth journey
Efficient and communicative care from referral to recovery

Advanced ENT Surgical Care
Otology (ear surgery)
Facial plastic surgery
Nasal surgery
Skin cancer reconstruction
Endoscopic sinus surgery
Rhinoplasty (preservation)
Salivary gland procedures
Paediatric ENT
Head & neck cancer
Thyroid and parathyroid

Vanessa's Clinical Practice
Otitis media
Paediatric ENT
Inpatient care
Post-op care
Skin cancer care
Adult tonsil disease
Allergic rhinitis
Surgical assisting
Clinical triage
GP liaison & education

Want to know what we've been up to?
Beyond clinic walls, we take our mobile ENT van into rural Northland through the Tarāpunga Trust, support community event and whānau in need, run education sessions, and mentor the next generation of rural surgeons.