Matamata Medical Centre

28/10/2025

Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious health problems like pneumonia and brain swelling. One in three people with measles will need hospital care. Children under five, those who are pregnant, and those with weakened immune systems are most at risk. Two doses of the MMR vaccine after 12 months of age offer strong protection.

What you need to know:
✅ Watch for symptoms: high fever, cough, sore red eyes, rash
✅ Stay home if unwell
✅ Call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice
✅ Book your MMR Vaccine with us - 078819102

26/10/2025

We will be closed on Monday 27th October. Our after hours provider, Ka Ora, will be available if you need medical assistance. Stay Safe!

12/10/2025

Just give us a call or inbox us and one of nurses can check if you're up to date. It is funded for most people.

09/10/2025

Day 5 of Mental Health Awareness Week - Keep learning refers to ‘exercising our mind’ – almost like taking our brain to the gym. Learning something new together with friends or whānau can boost motivation, enhance understanding and offer a sense of shared growth and discovery.

08/10/2025

Be Mindful - Day 4!
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. Practicing mindfulness with others can deepen connection and enhance our collective sense of wellbeing.

07/10/2025

Day 3 - 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.

06/10/2025

It could all start with just a smile! 😃😃😃😃😃

Today is all about kindness. Sharing acts of kindness and your time with others can strengthen relationships and create a ripple effect of positivity.

06/10/2025

It's Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand's Mental Health Awarewenss Week.
Nuture your wellbeing alongside others. What are you going to do to Top Up Together?

01/10/2025

Ooh! 🎧 Looking forward to this launch! 🚀

We’ve got something super exciting coming your way whānau!

During Mental Health Awareness Week, we are launching a new mini podcast series, Moments That Matter, presented by award-winning journalist and author Jehan Casinader.

The series shares stories from well-known New Zealanders as they reflect on the moments that shaped their mental health, and the tools they used to look after their wellbeing when life felt tough.

The first episode, featuring Stan Walker will launch during Mental Health Awareness Week, with the remaining five episodes being released fortnightly on YouTube and Spotify.

And a big shout out to the Fanaticals podcast production company for helping make this happen

Stay tuned – you won’t want to miss these powerful conversations. Hit follow and join us for Moments That Matter.

29/09/2025

Our Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic is open from 8.30am to 7.45pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 12pm on the weekends (excluding public holidays).
Outside of these hours, please call our office number 07 881 9102 for our After Hours service.