Lyttelton Health Centre

18/12/2025

Important Health Notice for Our Community

There are confirmed close contacts of measles in Christchurch. The Ministry of Health has published locations of interest where possible exposure may have occurred. You can check the list, dates, and times here:
https://info.health.nz/health-topics/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/measles/locations-of-interest

If you are fully vaccinated, especially with two doses of MMR, your risk of measles is very low.

If you were at one of the listed locations, please check the guidance on the link and follow the instructions provided. The advice differs depending on whether you are considered a close contact or a casual contact, and the Ministry of Health will guide you on what to do next if any action is needed.

If you are unvaccinated or unsure of your vaccination status, we recommend checking the link carefully and seeking advice as outlined.

If you develop symptoms such as fever, rash, cough, or red eyes, please call ahead before attending any clinic.

If you need help checking your immunisation record or have questions, you are welcome to contact us.

Guidance for anyone who has been at a place, known as a location of interest, at the same time as a person who has been confirmed as having measles. By following this advice, you will help prevent measles spreading.

18/12/2025

03/12/2025

Christmas closures and prescriptions requests.

Prescriptions up to date before Christmas? Plus our opening hours over the break.
End of year closures - this is a reminder to make sure your prescriptions are up to date before we close for the Christmas/New Year public holidays. We will be open for on the day appointments on the non-stat days, but these will be very limited and can only be booked on each day via the phone.

We will be closed on the 25th, 26th December and 1st, 2nd January.

We will be open on 29th, 30th and 31st December for urgent appointments only - hours will be 9am - 4.30pm.

We will reopen for all routine appointments from Monday 5th January 2026
If you have urgent medical concerns when we are closed, please call Healthline on 0800 611 116.
24 Hour Surgery will be open or in an emergency, always call 111 or go to the Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital.
Visit https://healthify.nz/ for tools and tips on how to look after you and your whānau at home.
Discover more healthcare options, including virtual providers, by visiting https://yourbestcare.co.nz/
Practice Plus is also available and will be available 8am to 8pm – you can book via our website. https://lytteltonhealthcentre.co.nz/virtual-health.../

Same day virtual after-hours GP appointments to suit you and your whānau With Practice Plus, you’re only a few clicks away from a same day after-hours virtual GP consultation that suits you. We help tautoko (connect) you with trusted medical care quickly, as an after-hours extension to your regul...

02/12/2025

Changes to Prescribing lengths are changing in 2026 - please click below for more information

28/11/2025

The Lyttelton Health Centre Fitness Group is run on Monday's, 9am to 10am at the Lyttelton Recreation Grounds. If weather is poor we use the Lyttelton Recreation Centre at the same times.

The group caters to most health conditions and ages so all are welcome to come along and enjoy our sessions.

Please bring a water bottle, comfortable athletic clothing and running shoes.

We use a WhatsApp group to keep all participants up to date. To join please use the link below:

03/11/2025

MEASLES
If you have a fever AND a rash (or think you might have measles)
PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE PRACTICE
Please call us from outside or phone our team on 03 328 7309
We’ll make a safe plan for you, our clinicians and the other patients.
Thank you

27/10/2025

2 more measles cases. Please consider vaccination if you are not already. If your unsure, please call us
https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-information/news-and-updates/measles-outbreak-update

22/10/2025

Strong Wind - Red Warning
Metservice have issued a Red Wind Warning for tomorrow across Canterbury, including Christchurch.
Period: 6 hours from 10am - 4pm Thursday 23 October 2025
Area: Christchurch and Canterbury Plains
Forecast: Severe gale north westerlies with damaging gusts of 130 km/h in exposed places.
Impact: Threat to life from flying items and falling trees. Destructive winds will cause widespread damage including power lines and roofs, with dangerous driving conditions and significant disruption to transport and power supply.
Action: Stay indoors or seek sturdy shelter away from trees. Avoid travel. Be ready for power and communication outages. Preparedness advice.
Issued: 9:59am Wed 22 Oct Next update: 9:00pm Wed 22 Oct
Action advice supplied by the National Emergency Management Agency.
A heavy rain warning is also in place for the headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers. Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Current reporting indicates that the alpine rivers have capacity and the impact to SH1 bridges will be similar to levels that were seen on Tuesday. Councils will be closely monitoring these levels.
https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home
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19/10/2025

Labour Day public holiday closure- just a reminder we are closed on Monday 27th October 2025
If you have urgent medical concerns, please call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

24 Hour Surgery is open https://www.pegasus.health.nz/24-hour-surgery or

In an emergency, always call 111 or go to the Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital.

Visit https://healthify.nz/ for tools and tips on how to look after you and your whānau at home.

Discover more healthcare options, including virtual providers, by visiting https://yourbestcare.co.nz/

Practice Plus is also available and will be available 8am to 8pm – you can book via this website. Look on the menu on our website to your left and select “Virtual Health Afterhours” https://lytteltonhealthcentre.co.nz/virtual-health-afterhours-practice-plus/

Same day virtual after-hours GP appointments to suit you and your whānau With Practice Plus, you’re only a few clicks away from a same day after-hours virtual GP consultation that suits you. We help tautoko (connect) you with trusted medical care quickly, as an after-hours extension to your regul...

08/10/2025

Its mental health awareness week - check out the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand great page and daily posts.

It's day three of Mental Health Awareness Week! Be active / me kori tonu is our Top Up Together theme for Rāapa (Wednesday). 🏃

Being active is not only important for our physical wellbeing, it’s also a powerful mood booster. Being active with whānau and friends can boost motivation, strengthen social bonds, and make physical activity more enjoyable.

Show us how you’re topping up together today by using the hashtag and be in to win a $200 Prezzy card 💸! Terms and conditions apply.

Tap the link 🔗 in our bio to find inspiration on how you can be active today.

30/09/2025

Are you fully immunised against measles? A confirmed measles case has been identified in Queenstown, along with cases confirmed in Northland over the last few days and as it is school holidays, these cases could be from your area. If you are unsure, review the link provided or contact us.

28/09/2025

Have you heard of "Step Ahead"

Step Ahead seeks to promote and support the holistic wellbeing of people who experience mental health issues.

The aim is to work with members to empower and enable them to have the belief and ability to develop life skills so that they can achieve the best possible level of independence, resilience, confidence and quality of life.

Members can expect to receive the highest level of support while at Step Ahead. The services offered will be in line with current evidence-based mental health research.

At the heart of Step Ahead’s philosophy is a positive and inclusive attitude which incorporates kindness, understanding, acceptance and being non-judgemental towards member recovery.

Step Ahead supports the Whare Tapa Wha approach throughout recovery that includes engaging with community, whanau and other like-minded organisations.

Who can join?

Anyone between the ages of 18 and 65 with a diagnosed chronic mental health condition and who can attend independently.

New members are always welcome and can be referred by a health professional, friend, family member, or just come on their own

Check out there October calendar of incredible activities!

Programmes The monthly programmes are at the core of what we do each day at Step Ahead. Ashburton Programme October Puriri Programme October Rangiora Programme October Stanmore Programme October Please remember to book Text, email, phone – or simply book in yourself when you are next in. Bookings ...