Family Health Matters

04/02/2026

A reminder that we will be closed on Waitangi Day, Friday February 06 February and reopening on Monday 09 February. If you have any urgent Prescription requests, please get those through ASAP!

22/01/2026

If you're about to or have turned 65, you will be eligible for a two FREE Shingles vaccines for 12 months, from the day you turn 65.

Unfortunately, even the healthiest lifestyle can’t stop your immune system from declining as you age – and 1 in 3 people are at risk of developing shingles in their lifetime. SHINGRIX is a vaccine to help prevent shingles (herpes zoster) and post-herpetic neuralgia in healthy adults 50 years of age and older as well as adults 18 years of age or older who are at higher risk of herpes zoster.

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DISCLAIMER: SHINGRIX (Recombinant Varicella Zoster Virus Glycoprotein E antigen 50 micrograms (AS01B adjuvanted vaccine)) is indicated for the prevention of herpes zoster (HZ) and post-herpetic neuralgia in adults 50 years of age or older and for adults 18 years of age or older who are at increased risk of herpes zoster. SHINGRIX is a prescription medicine and is fully funded for individuals aged 65 years only. Costs will apply for people who are not 65 years old. A single 0.5 mL dose contains 50 micrograms of gE antigen, adjuvanted with AS01B (composed of the plant extract Quillaja saponaria saponin (QS-21) (50 mcg) and 3-O-desacyl-4’-monophosphoryl lipid A (MPL) from Salmonella minnesota (50 mcg) plus excipients). SHINGRIX should not be administered if you are hypersensitive to any component of this vaccine. SHINGRIX has risks and benefits – ask your doctor if SHINGRIX is right for you. Use strictly as directed. Common side effects: Adults ≥50 years: pain, redness and swelling at the injection site, muscle pain, fatigue, headache, shivering, fever, and gastrointestinal symptoms. This is not a full list. Vaccination with SHINGRIX may not protect all vaccine recipients. If you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare professional. Additional product information and Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is available at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Trademarks are owned by or licensed to the GSK group of companies. ©2023 GSK group of companies or its licensor. Marketed by GlaxoSmithKline NZ Ltd, Auckland. Adverse events involving GlaxoSmithKline products should be reported to GSK Medical Information on 0800 808 500. TAPS DA2243ND-PM-NZ-SGX-WCNT-210004. Date of Approval: 02 2023

21/01/2026

BLOKES - WHEN WAS YOUR LAST HEALTH CHECK?

If it’s been more than a year, it’s time.

A yearly health check isn’t about being unwell - it’s about staying on top of things before they become a problem. Blood pressure, weight management, cholesterol, diabetes risk, testosterone, prostate health, diet and exercise are all quick checks that can make a big difference long-term.

You service your car.
You look after your tools.
Your health deserves the same attention.

Book your annual Men's Health Check today and get it done.

Book online using your MMH portal;https://www.familyhealthmatters.nz/

19/01/2026

Booked in today but don’t want to brave the weather?

If you have an appointment with us today, we may be able to complete it by phone, depending on the nature of your visit.

Please call reception to check whether your appointment meets the criteria for a phone consultation.

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14/01/2026

Six years ago TODAY, I opened the doors to my Nurse Practitioner–led general practice with a clear vision, a great deal of determination and zero patients!

To mark this anniversary, I sat down to reflect on the journey of building a practice from the ground up. In this video, I share the challenges along the way, the resilience required to keep moving forward and the lessons I would offer my younger self at the very beginning.

From the outset, this journey has been grounded in a commitment to truly patient-centered care and continually asking can we do this better? It has meant challenging the status quo, rethinking traditional models and staying focused on delivering care that is accessible, responsive and centered on the needs of our community.

It has not always been easy, but it has been deeply rewarding. I hope these reflections resonate with others who are questioning existing approaches, building something new, or navigating the early stages of their own journey.

▶️ Watch the video below

11/01/2026

There are a number of immunisations you must receive before commencing your University studies this year. Contact us today to find out what you need and schedule your appointment!

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06/01/2026

Further to our 5 January 2026 update regarding the cyber security incident, Manage My Health provides the following update.

Further to our 5 January 2026 update regarding the cyber security incident, Manage My Health provides the following update.

05/01/2026

MMH UPDATE - Affected Patients

MMH have identified all patients whose documents may have been accessed in this incident.

Direct patient notification from MMH will commence this week. The exact timing requires coordination with Health New Zealand, GPNZ, and GP practices to ensure patients receive clear, consistent information and do not receive multiple or confusing notifications from different organisations about the same incident.

Further to our 3 January 2026 update regarding the cyber security incident we were notified of on 30 December 2025, Manage My Health provides the following

05/01/2026

Manage My Health (MMH) Security Breach

For Family Health Matters patients registered with the MMH portal - MMH has experienced a cyber security breach. FHM will provide a further update if our patients have been affected by this security breach. In the meantime, below is the latest update on this breach:

The country's largest patient information portal, on Wednesday 31 December 2025, confirmed it had identified a cyber security incident involving "unauthorised access" to its platform.

The Health Minister has described the breach of private health records as concerning. However, he says there is no clinical impact on patient care as a result.

Roughly 1.8 million people are registered on the ManageMyHealth portal. The company said between six and seven percent may be affected.

A cyber-crime group claiming to have the data was demanding $60,000 ransom by January 15.

Health Minister Simeon Brown said government agencies were working with ManageMyHealth to fully understand the scope of the breach and to protect the privacy of patients.

"This is a concerning breach of patient data and Health NZ is working closely with ManageMyHealth to ensure it is being appropriately addressed," he said.

ManageMyHealth will contact patients directly if their medical information has been compromised.

For more information refer:

Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions related to the recent Cyber Breach.

03/01/2026

A reminder that we have been closed from Tuesday 23 December @ 12 noon and reopen on Tuesday 06 January 2026 @ 8.30am. Any prescription requests or Manage my Health communications received during this time will not be processed until 07 and 08 January 2026. You can book your appointments online using your Manage My Health portal.

Warmest wishes, the team at Family Health Matters.

22/12/2025

🎄 Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas 🎄

To our patients - thank you for the trust you place in us and for allowing us to be part of your care.

Thank you also for your laughter, your energy and the moments you share with us along the way. We truly love being part of your health journey.

As the year comes to a close, we wish you a safe, restful and joyful holiday season and we look forward to supporting your health and wellbeing into 2026.

We are closed from Tuesday 23 December @ 12 noon and reopen on Tuesday 06 January 2026 @ 8.30am. Any prescription requests during this time will not be processed until 07 and 08 January 2026. You can book your appointments online using your Manage My Health portal.

Warmest wishes, the Team at Family Health Matters - Zoey, Michal, Julia, Kay, Petrina and Ian

14/12/2025

🎄REPEAT PRESCRIPTION REMINDER🎄

We will be closing on Tuesday 23 December 2025 at 12.00 noon and reopening on Tuesday 6 January 2026 at 8.40am.

Please ensure all prescription requests are submitted no later than TODAY, Monday 15 December 2025. You can do this using your Manage My Health app.