Hospital Activity

means the use of land and/or buildings for the primary purpose of providing medical, surgical, mental health, oral health, maternity, geriatric and convalescent or hospice services to the community. This includes: medical and psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and in-patient care services, including operating theatres; dispensaries; outpatient departments and clinics; medical research and testing facilities, including diagnostic laboratories; medical training and education; healthcare consulting services; emergency service facilities; helicopter facilities, including helicopter take-off, landing and associated service facilities; first aid and other health-related training facilities; rehabilitation facilities, including gymnasiums and pools; palliative facilities; hospice facilities; marae activities and facilities; residential care services and facilities; temporary living accommodation e.g. for families and carers of patients; residential accommodation for staff; secure facilities; mortuaries; spiritual facilities and any ancillary activity necessary for the functional needs and operational needs of the Hospital sites which includes: office; commercial activity; catering; staff facilities; operation and maintenance support services including laundries, kitchens, cafeterias, refreshment facilities, generators, substation, storage facilities and workshops; retail; childcare; business services; educational activities and facilities; small-scale community activity; conference facility; small-scale ancillary sport and recreation activities and facilities; and car parking for staff, patients and visitors.</