The main public hospital serving South Auckland, on Hospital Road. It takes patients from across the diverse communities of the area and provides a wide range of medical and surgical care, including emergency care, maternity, cancer treatment and specialist services. Because it is a public hospital, most care is funded by the health system rather than paid for by the patient, and access is through referral, emergency presentation or a booked appointment. The site is large, so patients and visitors need to allow time to find their way around and to park. The hospital is part of the Counties Manukau health region.