Reno for Pohlen
Pohlen Hospital – one of seven community hospitals in the country –is now at capacity and is looking to expand. But it needs a lot of cash to get there.
What We Are Fundraising For
For more than 50 years, Pohlen Hospital has been at the heart of our community — providing compassionate, high-quality care for Matamata and the wider district. As our community continues to grow, so too must Pohlen.
Our hospital is home to many essential health services, including Pathlab, Radiology, Maternity, Unichem Pharmacy, and the Matamata Medical Centre, as well as specialist clinics that regularly operate from our on-site consulting rooms. Pohlen now supports a population of around 20,000 people, and in the past 18 months alone, our client list has grown by more than 750 new patients.
To meet this growing demand, we’re expanding our facilities to include additional clinic rooms — giving the Matamata Medical Centre more space to provide vital health services close to home. This project, which began construction in October 2025, represents a major step forward for local healthcare and will cost approximately $2.4 million to complete.
Pohlen serves patients from across the wider region, including Te Aroha and Putāruru, with consultants travelling from Tauranga and Hamilton to deliver care right here in Matamata.
The Pohlen Foundation Trust runs regular fundraising events to help meet these costs. Thanks to the incredible generosity of local businesses, families, and individuals, we’re able to continue improving our hospital for the benefit of the whole community. We simply couldn’t do it without you.
Get Involved
The community is invited to donate time, money, or materials to the cause.
Alternatively, email Jodi fundraising@pohlen.co.nz