Scabbies has been a common illness that has been running rampant over the last terms of 2025.  It needs some very stingent monitoring and caring to fully get rid of them.  The panui gives some great facts and how to manage and treat it.  For more information you can also contact

Ngati Hine Health Trust 

Phone:

09 404 1551

0800 737 573

OR

DHB Health Nurse Jacqui Wallace Public health Nurse, National Public Health Service – Northern Region,021 272 2646 or 0800 100 643, option 2| Jacqueline.wallace@northlanddhb.org.nz

Article added: Friday 06 March 2026