University expands its rural doctor training to Taranaki [Science] 18/01/2018 The University of Auckland and Taranaki DHB, along with local leaders and health professionals will welcome 18 year five medical students to Hawera Hospital on Monday, to launch the University’s regional-rural medical programme in Taranaki. https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about/news-events-and-notices/news/news-2018/01/university-expands-its-rural-doctor-training-to-taranaki.html