Ostend Medical Centre

29/12/2025

You can find the full 'summer safety check' from Ostend Medical Centre's GPs in this week's Gulf News, but we'll also be sharing a tip a day to help keep you and your loved ones healthy and well over the holiday period.

If you need a skin check, a summer health chat or check-up, or want advice on anything mentioned in our posts this week, Waiheke Health Trust's Ostend Medical Centre is here for you.

Healthcare by locals, for locals - driven by community, not by profit.

23/12/2025

09/12/2025

We're thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our Ostend Medical Centre family, especially as it's not often that we have such a close connection to celebrate ... meet Dr Amy Nunn, sister of our wonderful Dr Zoe Douglass!

Our patients have been taking great advantage of virtual consults over the past few years, so Amy has now signed on to provide telehealth services for our patients from her home in Wānaka.

Amy says, 'Kia Ora, Waiheke! I moved from the UK to NZ to be near my sister, Dr Zoe, and am delighted to now be able to work alongside her. I love being a GP and I’m passionate about proactive, lifestyle medicine and women’s health. I’m also a Wānaka resident, enthusiastic outdoor adventurer and mother to a fabulous 11 year old.'

Call us today on 372 5005 to book with either one of these amazing sister GPs!

02/12/2025

Just a wee reminder that applications for our Nurse Team Leader role close on 8 December.

If you or someone you know would like to bring their leadership, skill and compassionate approach to care to our team, please be in touch by the 8th!

Live AND work in paradise!

Ostend Medical Centre, part of the Waiheke Health Trust, is looking for an experienced nurse to join us next year as our Nurse Team Leader.

This is your opportunity to contribute clinical leadership to our friendly, professional clinic, while being part of a larger nursing team that includes a Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurses, Specialist Community Nurses, Well Child Nurses, Extended Care Paramedic and Health Care Assistant.

Apply today or give us a call for a confidential conversation - details below!

25/11/2025

Live AND work in paradise!

Ostend Medical Centre, part of the Waiheke Health Trust, is looking for an experienced nurse to join us next year as our Nurse Team Leader.

This is your opportunity to contribute clinical leadership to our friendly, professional clinic, while being part of a larger nursing team that includes a Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurses, Specialist Community Nurses, Well Child Nurses, Extended Care Paramedic and Health Care Assistant.

Apply today or give us a call for a confidential conversation - details below!

23/10/2025

The rain held off and our patients turned out in droves to welcome Dr Zoe Douglass back to Ostend Medical Centre!

Waiheke Health Trust is thrilled to have Zoe's clinical expertise, tremendous empathy and impeccable leadership back on the motu.

As one of Zoe's patients said recently, 'My life is better when Zoe is on Waiheke.' We at Waiheke Health Trust are also healthier and happier when Zoe is with us and so glad to have her back!💐💐💐

28/09/2025

Does the arrival of spring have you motivated to make some positive changes for your health and wellbeing?

If so, sign up today for 'Living Strong' - a free series of workshops that is open to our entire Waiheke community!

Sessions provide practical, evidence-based advice on things like nutrition, exercise, balance and sleep.

Call us today on 09 372 5005 to register. And don't delay - 'Living Strong' starts next Monday, 6 October!

19/09/2025

Join Ostend Medical Centre for Living Strong - 8 completely free, science-based sessions on topics like:

Let's Thrive: Healthspan versus Lifespan and deciding your future
Get Strong: Build muscle, bone and confidence
Maintain Connection: The importance of keeping in touch
Rest & Reset: Tips for keeping your cool and sleeping deeply

Sessions with Health Coach Jacki and Health Improvement Practitioner Rozanne begin on 6 October and run for 8 weeks, but there's no obligation to attend every group.

Living Strong is open to our whole community, so feel free to invite friends and whānau to join you!

Call us on 09 372 5005 today to learn more or to register.

06/07/2025

We're hiring and would love to hear from qualified, community-minded applicants!!!

If you're interested in joining our incredible Ostend Medical Centre reception team, you can find the details below.

25/06/2025

How do you get 95 guys in one room? Talk about the prostate, of course!

Ostend Medical Centre and Waiheke Health Trust were blown away by Waiheke's men last night who turned out in huge numbers to engage with the doctors leading our Men's Health evening. The guys in attendance asked amazing questions, with our favourite of all being, 'When can we do this again?'

Thanks to our panel - Dr Mark Craig, Dr Alister Somerville, Dr Anna Lawrence and moderator Dr Orna McGinn - and also to our sponsor PlaceMakers Waiheke. The hospitality provided by Waiheke RSA was second to none, as were the spot prizes from Waiheke Golf Club and Babickas Table.

And we agree, let's keep the conversation going and continue to support the health and wellbeing of our beautiful Waiheke men!

21/06/2025

Have you registered yet?

For Mens Health Event

All of Waiheke's community are invited to Ostend Medical's safe, supportive evening, to hear from a panel of four experts. They will share insights and practical advice on both physical and mental health.

Please share this with your father, brother, husband, friends, cousins, workmates...

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Meet the Panel:
Dr Alister Somerville – GP and Men’s Health Specialist
Dr Anna Lawrence - Urologist
Dr Mark Craig – GP and Lifestyle Medicine Specialist
Dr Orna McGinn – GP, Ostend Medical Centre

DATE: Wednesday 25 June
TIME: 7PM
VENUE: RSA

REGISTER: email reception@ostendmedical.co.nz / phone 372 5005

Thank you to our supporters with prizes to be drawn on the night!

The Waiheke RSA are donating a quiz prize meal and bar vouchers🍺🥘

Also the Waiheke Golf Club has donated a round of golf for two and a cart. 🏌️

PlaceMakers Waiheke have donated the raffle prize of a $200 voucher 🛠

Waiheke Health Trust's Paramedic Geoff will be onsite to do free blood pressure checks too. ❤️

05/06/2025

DID YOU KNOW June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month?

The great news is that bowel cancer is over 90% curable but only when caught early.

More than 1,200 Kiwi lives are lost because of bowel cancer each year.

Ask your GP about a bowel screen test kit - which you can do in the privacy of your own home and then return it as per the instructions.

>> If you have been sent one and haven't done it yet... action that this week! ❤️

Importantly seeing your GP as soon as symptoms appear is critical and could save your life.

Our GP services at have capacity RIGHT NOW for new patients so don't hesitate to contact us on 372 5005 or email us: reception@ostendmedical.co.nz