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04/11/2025

It's Measles Immunisation Week.

* Make sure your tamariki are fully immunised with two doses.
* If you were born between 1969-2004, you might not be fully protected.

For more information go to info.health.nz/measles

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29/10/2025

Aotearoa New Zealand is at a very high risk of a measles outbreak. Measles cases are rising worldwide, increasing the risk of an infected person bringing measles into the country.

If you are feeling unwell, please stay home and either contact Healthline or your healthcare provider if you have any symptoms of measles.

Measles symptoms include a fever, cough, runny nose, sore and watery pink eyes and then a rash.

If you suspect you may have measles please phone your healthcare provider and we will discuss some precautions we need to take when you arrive.

Healthline is available 24/7 for free information and advice.

More information about measles is available online, please click the link below.

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New Zealand currently has measles cases linked to overseas travel, and the risk of measles being brought back into New Zealand by travellers remains high. Immunisation is the best protection and will help to prevent the spread of measles in our local communities.

23/10/2025

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we safely navigated yesterday's weather event. All our teams are operating as normal today, with the exception of Milton Medical Centre who still have no power, their phones are still being answered however.

Take care if you're heading away for Labour Weekend, if you need assistance:
For all medical emergencies dial 111
Check our websites for After Hours information.

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22/10/2025

Update: Aotearoa New Zealand is experiencing significant weather issues today including some power outages. Our priority remains the safety of our teams and our patients. Please follow the advice for your area and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. In the current effected areas (Nelson, Picton, Blenheim, Invercargill, Milton) if you have an appointment we may contact you directly to either reschedule or transfer to telehealth. If you have a medical emergency please call 111.

https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/
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Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. You can take steps to be prepared. Find advice on how you can get prepared for an emergency.

09/10/2025

From the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand for :

Thursday | Take Notice/Me Aro Tonu
What will you take notice of today?

Take Notice refers to the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness can be thought of as open and receptive attention to, and awareness of, what is occurring in the present moment. There is robust scientific evidence supporting mindfulness practice as beneficial to our hauora (mental, physical, spiritual, social/relationships). Practicing mindfulness with others can deepen connection and enhance our collective sense of wellbeing.

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07/10/2025

Today from Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand for :
Wednesday | Be Active/Me Kori Tonu

What steps will you take toward being active today?
Being active is not only important for our physical wellbeing, it’s also a powerful mood booster. Moving our tinana/body can reduce stress and anxiety levels, promote relaxation and enhance overall mental resilience. Being active with whānau and friends can boost motivation, strengthen social bonds, and make physical activity more enjoyable.

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06/10/2025

Today from Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand for :

Give/Tukua

How will you give to others today?

Give is about kindness, altruism, or generosity. Carrying out acts of kindness boosts our happiness, life satisfaction, and overall wellbeing. When we help others, it gives us purpose and a sense of belonging. Sharing acts of kindness and your time with others can strengthen relationships and create a ripple effect of positivity.

What better time than Mental Health Awareness Week to Top Up Together by doing something nice for your friends, whānau or colleagues?

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06/10/2025

Mental Health Awareness Week is this week and all week we'll be sharing ideas from Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. his year's theme is Top Up Together and we'll be sharing some ideas every day this week:
Connect/Me Whakawhanaunga
How will you connect with others today?
Connect refers to making social connections, or whakawhanaungatanga. A sense of feeling connected, loved or belonging with others is strongly associated with better wellbeing and other health outcomes through providing a sense of meaning, safety, support and purpose. Nurturing relationships with friends, whānau and work colleagues helps to enhance the benefits of connection and promote a deeper sense of unity and collective wellbeing.

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22/09/2025

Our jobs of the week are live & there's some great roles & locations available, plus you can apply online.

19/09/2025

19/09/2025

Today, across the motu we are celebrating World Manager's Day and our amazing kaiwhakahaere. All our Operations Management Team & Practice Managers got a sweet reminder that they are our favourites.

31/08/2025

September is not just the beginning of Spring it is also Cervical Screening Awareness Month.

Ensuring you are up to date with your screening is so important and allows any irregularities to be caught and treated early.

You can check if you are up to date via Manage My Health or you can contact your Medical Centre.

You may also be eligible for free screening if you have never had a screening test, are under screened (haven’t had a test in the past 5 years), at higher risk requiring surveillance or follow-up, Māori and Pasifika, or a community service card holder.

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Regular cervical screening is one of your best protections against cervical cancer. Find out what it is, who needs to screen, when to do it and about the National Cervical Screening Programme.