Te Mata Peak Practice

04/02/2026

We will be closed tomorrow for Waitangi Day. If you require urgent healthcare advice you can contact Practice Plus via our phone line (06 873 0750). If it is an emergency always call 111.

Wishing everyone a safe and sunny long weekend! 🌞

19/01/2026

Wanting to learn how to use our online patient portal? Come along to our Mastering MyIndici education session 👩‍🏫

Our wonderful admin team are hosting this session on Thursday 12th February at 10:30am. Bring along your mobile device and learn some tips and tricks 📱💻

Spaces are limited, reserve your place by calling 06 873 0750.

13/01/2026

You may have heard about the Government’s recent announcement to extend the maximum prescription period from 3 months to up to 12 months. This change is expected to begin on the 1st of February 2026. We want to ensure you have the right information about what this means for you.

Before a prescription can be issued for longer than 3 months your provider (GP/NP) will use their clinical judgement to assess your individual health needs. This includes considering your medical condition, how stable things are, and whether you might need more frequent follow-up or monitoring.

When you are due for your next review with your provider, simply book your review appointment as usual and when you see your provider ask whether a longer prescription period—such as 6 or 12 months—might be safe and appropriate for you. They will talk this through with you during your review.

Please note that this change does not affect how your medication is dispensed. Pharmacies can only dispense a maximum of three months medication at a time. The $5.00 dispensing fee (if it applies to you) will only be charged when you present a new prescription and collect your first supply of medication.

In summary:
💊 From the 1st of February 2026, your provider may be able to prescribe up to 12 months of medication.
💊 A face-to-face review (at your scheduled time) is required before this change can be made. All patients on regular medications must be reviewed face-to-face at least annually to ensure their medications remain safe and effective.
💊 Your provider will complete a clinical assessment to decide if a longer prescription is safe for you. Patients with health conditions or medications which require more frequent monitoring will still need to be reviewed regularly.
💊 Pharmacies can only supply up to 3 months of medications at one time, even if you have a 6 or 12-month prescription. Remaining supplies can be collected as repeats from the pharmacy at appropriate intervals.
💊 Controlled medicines (for example strong pain killers and stimulants for ADHD) will still be prescribed and dispensed on a monthly or 3-monthly basis, depending on clinical and legal requirements.
💊 You will only pay the $5.00 pharmacy co-payment (if applicable) when you collect your first supply of medication. You will not need to pay it again for repeats from the same prescription.

If you have any questions or would like to book your next scheduled review, please contact our friendly admin team – admin@tmpp.co.nz . We’re always happy to support you.

19/12/2025

The silly season is fast approaching! The practice will still be open throughout the holiday period, although with less staff as some of our team members take a much-needed break! Call us on 06 873 0750 even on public holidays or weekends for urgent healthcare advice 🎄 As always, in an emergency call 111.

Please remember to order any prescriptions you may need well in advance of the holidays 💊 You can do this through the MyIndici portal if you are registered, or by leaving a message on our prescription line (06 873 0750).

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season!

08/12/2025

Wanting to learn how to use our online patient portal? Come along to our Mastering MyIndici education session 👩‍🏫

Our wonderful admin team are hosting this session on Thursday 18th December at 11am. Bring along your mobile device and learn some tips and tricks 📱💻

Spaces are limited, reserve your place by calling 06 873 0750.

26/11/2025

🩸 LAB TESTS 🩸

We have been advised that Awanui Labs - Hawke's Bay's Havelock North Collection Centre will be closed from Monday 1st December for renovations. They will be reopening in the new year.

Lab tests are still available at Maraekakaho Road Hastings, The Hastings Health Centre, and Vautier Street Napier.

03/11/2025

Measles is highly contagious - but the good thing is it’s also preventable. This week is all about making sure our communities are protected.

✅ The MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) is free for children and eligible adults born after 1969. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide 99% of people with protection against measles.

👶 Not sure if you or your child is immunised? Now’s the time to check.

📖 Read more about measles and the MMR vaccine at www.immune.org.nz/diseases/measles

📱 Call us on 06 873 0750 to make an appointment or find out more.

It’s Measles Immunisation Week! 🛡️

Measles is highly contagious - but the good thing is it’s also preventable. This week is all about making sure our communities are protected.

✅ The MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) is free for anyone under 18 and for those eligible for free healthcare. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide 99% of people with protection against measles.

📍 Drop-in clinics are running in many places across the country - no appointment needed.

📍 Many pharmacists and GP clinics offer MMR immunisation.

👶 Not sure if your child is immunised? Now’s the time to check.

📲 Visit info.health.nz/immunisations/immunisation-clinics for local drop-in clinics near you. Note that not every part of NZ has drop-in clinics running, but lots of pharmacies are providing MMR.

📲 Visit healthpoint.co.nz for MMR providers around the country, including pharmacies.

📲 Book a vaccine online at: info.health.nz/bookavaccine

21/10/2025

The practice will be closed from Friday 24th to Monday 27th October for the upcoming long weekend. If you require medical assistance after-hours, on weekends or on the public holidays, you can call 06 873 0750 to get through to our after-hours service Practice Plus. Healthline is also available 24/7 on 0800 611 116. In an emergency always call 111.

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing long weekend!

09/06/2025

The practice will be closed on Friday 20th June to celebrate Matariki 🌟🌟 Hoping everyone has a safe and happy long weekend with whanau and friends.

Telehealth services are available on weekends, public holidays and after-hours, please phone 06 873 0750. In an emergency always call 111.

03/06/2025

We are excited to be holding another "Navigating the Journey: Supporting Loved Ones with Memory Challenges" education session. This session is designed for family, friends and whanau of patients with memory challenges or dementia.

🗓️ Wednesday 24th June from 9:30-11am

Please note this session is designed for family and carers. It is not suitable for patients with memory challenges.

📱 Call reception on 06 873 0750 for more information or to book your place today, spaces are limited!

03/06/2025

Great news. Our phones are back up and running.

Apologies for the inconvenience.

03/06/2025

Unfortunately we are unable to receive phone calls due to a nationwide issue with our phone service provider. We will advise when this has been resolved.

In the meantime, please contact us via email admin@tmpp.co.nz.

Thanks for your patience while we work to resolve this.