Tamatea Medical Centre

01/04/2026

Happy Easter, whānau! 🌸🐣
From all of us at Tamatea Medical Centre, we’re sending you warm wishes for a beautiful long weekend filled with laughter, delicious hot cross buns, and plenty of chocolate treats. Stay safe and enjoy this weekend.

We will be closed Good Friday and Easter Monday. See you Tuesday 7th April.

01/04/2026

Here’s a snapshot of the care and support we’ve provided to our community over the last 3 months

📊 What this means:
Behind every number is a person, a story, and a commitment to better health. From in-person care to remote support and ongoing treatment, our team continues to work hard to meet the needs of our growing community.

31/03/2026

Today we’re celebrating something pretty special… 🎉

Our adored receptionist Kathie marks an incredible 45 years with Tamatea Medical Centre! 💖 She first joined us on 1st April 1981 (no joke… although we’re still not convinced she hasn’t secretly found the fountain of youth 😉).

Over the years, Kathie has seen families grow up, welcomed generations through our doors, and witnessed more staff changes than she can probably count (thanks to that elephant-level memory of hers 🐘!).

She says she loves her job — and honestly, it shows every single day. Kathie is not only a much-loved colleague but also a firm favourite with our patients, always greeting everyone with warmth, kindness, and a smile.

We’re so lucky to have you, Kathie. Thank you for 45 years of dedication, care, and countless memories — and for remembering everything we forget! 😄

Would you join us in congratulating Kathie on this amazing milestone! 👏💐

23/03/2026

💚 So proud of Tamatea Medical Centre! 💚

Big mihi to the team for stepping into their first Level 2 wānanga at EIT Hawke's Bay. For many, this was a brand‑new experience, and it was awesome to see everyone show up with open hearts and a willingness to learn.
We were also beautifully welcomed on by a Hawke’s Bay Health Pouārahi from Te Pou Tawa, who is continuing her Level 4 journey with EIT — such a special moment of shared learning and whakawhanaungatanga.
Ngā mihi nui to everyone involved. Your commitment to growth, connection, and kaupapa Māori truly shines. 🌿✨

23/03/2026

💉✨ Flu season is here — let’s protect ourselves and our whānau! ✨💉
We’re now taking bookings for flu vaccinations 💙

Vaccination is FREE for those who are eligible:
✔️ Aged 65 years and over
✔️ Pregnant
✔️ Living with a serious mental health condition (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
✔️ Living with certain health conditions (such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease) or are immunocompromised
✔️ Tamariki 4 years and under who have been hospitalised with respiratory illnesses or breathing issues

You can definitely get the flu vaccine even if you are not eligible for the free one and it costs $55 for the unfunded vaccine.

Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to stay well this winter, protect your loved ones, and support your community 🌿

📞 Call us on 06 843 9048
📧 Email admin.tamatea@gpcare.co.nz

Book in for yourself and your whānau today — let’s shield ourselves and stay healthy together! 💙

20/03/2026

From the 1st of April we will be starting our yearly Flu Vaccination Clinics... So, please save the date!

16/03/2026

📢The practice will be closed for essential training from 3.45 pm today and reopen at 8.15 am tomorrow morning.
If you need urgent assistance during this time, please contact:
Napier Urgent Care: Napier 06 835 4999
ED – Hastings Hospital: 06 878 8109
For emergencies, please ring 111

12/03/2026

Honouring Excellence in Primary Healthcare
We continue to share the stories of our Hawke’s Bay Faculty of GPs Primary Healthcare Award winners — individuals and teams who go above and beyond every day for patients, whānau, and their communities.
Our award winners were peer-nominated and each post will highlight why they were recognized and the impact of their mahi across our region. While we celebrate these award recipients, we also want to acknowledge the dedication of everyone working in primary healthcare — from general practice and community pharmacy to allied health, kaiāwhina, and support roles.

Recognised for his strong leadership and commitment to cultural responsiveness, Mark Lee of Tamatea Medical Centre has quickly embedded tikanga‑aligned practice and strengthened relationships with Māori communities since joining the practice. Through championing Te Kura Nui (Health Hawke's Bay's Cultural Responsiveness Programme), te reo Māori learning, engagement with mana whenua, and Māori‑led communications, he is fostering a more culturally grounded, connected, and inclusive environment for staff and whānau.

05/03/2026

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

HPV (human papillomavirus) is one of the most common viruses in the world. For many people it causes no harm, but it can lead to several preventable cancers.

✅ The HPV vaccine is the best protection against HPV. It’s a safe and effective way to protect people of all genders.

💙 The HPV vaccine is free for people aged 9 - 26. Most young people are offered the vaccine at school, usually in Year 7 or 8. This is the best time to vaccinate and get long lasting protection.

🏫 Missed it at school? You, or your whānau, can still catch up. It’s easy to get the HPV vaccine from your local healthcare providers. You can also book online through Book My Vaccine.

👫HPV affects everyone. Cervical cancer is the most common cancer caused by HPV, but it’s not the only one. Around a third of HPV related cancers affect men.

🫶When everyone is vaccinated, it helps protect the whole community.

ℹ️ Find out more and book your vaccine today (link in the first comment).