Matamata Medical Centre

29/01/2026

If you need to check if you are up to date, you can email (reception@matmed.co.nz) or call us on 078819102. One of our nurses will be in touch to let you know. 🩺

📢 Measles case confirmed in Tauranga today

We have confirmed a new measles case in Tauranga, likely linked to overseas travel. It is not connected to the recent national outbreak.

Our public health team is supporting the person and their close contacts as they isolate.

Current locations of interest (will be updated if more are identified):
📍 The General Cafe, Mt Maunganui
📍 PAK'nSAVE Cameron Road, Tauranga

View locations of interest: http://spr.ly/6188h8W1p

Symptoms to look for:
🤒 High fever
🤧 Cough, runny nose, sore red eyes
🔴 Rash starting on the face and spreading down the body

If you have symptoms, please phone your GP before visiting the clinic.

Check your MMR vaccination status.

Two doses protect you best. The MMR vaccine is free for all children and young people under 18 and for adults eligible for publicly funded healthcare.

This case is a reminder of New Zealand’s ongoing risk of further measles outbreaks, especially with overseas travel and low immunisation rates. Please check that you and your whānau are protected. 💙

23/01/2026

Just a reminder ..

We will be closed Monday 26th January 2026 for the Auckland Anniversary Public Holiday.
Please call our office number on 078819102 for after hours medical care with our friends at Ka Ora Telecare

20/01/2026

We will be closed Monday 26th January 2026 for the Auckland Anniversary Public Holiday.
Please call our office number on 078819102 for after hours medical care with our friends at Ka Ora Telecare

07/01/2026

We recommend to follow the warnings and look after yourself. 🩺

UPDATE 19 January2026: The health warning for Lake Puketirini and Lake Kainui has been lifted.

Health warning in place for Lake Puketirini❗🚫

A bacterial health warning has been issued for Lake Puketirini following reports of people becoming unwell with gastroenteritis symptoms after using the lake.

While this health warning is in place, Health New Zealand advises people not to swim, paddle, or take part in any recreational activities involving contact with the lake water.

Waikato Regional Council are currently undertaking water quality testing. There is no confirmed timeframe yet for when results will be available.

Ongoing health warnings also remain in place for cyanobacteria at:
❌ Lake Kainui
❌ Lake Arapuni
❌ Lake Rotokauri
❌ Lake Waikare
❌ Ngā Roto

Health New Zealand advises avoiding activities that could result in skin contact with affected water or swallowing water, as exposure can cause illnesses including diarrhoea and vomiting, skin and ear infections, and respiratory illness.

If you have already been in contact with the water and feel unwell, please seek medical advice from your GP or contact Healthline on 0800 611 116. Please also report it to the National Public Health Service Waikato office on (07) 838 2569.

If you remain well, no further action is required.

Warning signs are being installed around the lake. Health New Zealand notified Council of this warning at 9pm on 6 January 2026. Updates will be shared as they become available.

31/12/2025

🎉🍾🥳🎊Happy New Year 2026! 🎉🍾🥳🎊
We wish you all good health and prosperity in the coming year, from the entire team at Matamata Medical Centre.

31/12/2025

🎉🍾🥳🎊Happy New Year 2026! 🎉🍾🥳🎊
We wish you all good health and prosperity in the coming year, from the entire team at Matamata Medical Centre.

28/12/2025

We will be opening reduced hours this week.
29th December - 8.30am to 5pm
30th December - 8.30am to 5pm
31st December - 8.30am to 5pm
For medical care after hours, please call our office number 078819102 and you will be transferred to our partners at Ka Ora Telecare
In an emergency, always call 111.

24/12/2025

🎄🎅 ☀️🏖️The entire team at Matamata Medical Centre wish you and your whānau a joyful, healthy and safe holiday season. 🎄🎅 ☀️🏖️

24/12/2025

🎄🎅 ☀️🏖️The entire team at Matamata Medical Centre wish you and your whānau a joyful, healthy and safe holiday season. 🎄🎅 ☀️🏖️

22/12/2025

Christmas can stir up difficult emotions for many of us, especially those who are grieving.
Our friends at Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand have some helpful tips for you.

21/12/2025

We will be opening reduced hours this week and next.
22nd December - 8.30am to 5pm
23rd December - 8.30am to 5pm
24th December - 8.30am to 5pm

For medical care after hours, please call our office number 078819102 and you will be transferred to our partners at Ka Ora Telecare
In an emergency, always call 111.