Tuatapere Medical Centre

10/02/2026

We now offer the convenience of an online Doctor's service here at the Pharmacy. 🩺
Please call us to speak to our friendly team to arrange an appointment! 📞

04/02/2026

29/01/2026

Is your child due for their immunisations?

Immunisations are one of the easiest ways we can protect our tamariki from serious illnesses and keep our communities healthy. The New Zealand Immunisation Schedule is carefully designed to give children the best protection at the right time as they grow.

If your child is due (or you’re not sure!), now is a great time to book in. Appointments are quick, free, and our team is always happy to answer any questions or concerns you might have.

✔️ Protects your child
✔️ Protects vulnerable whānau and pēpi
✔️ Helps prevent outbreaks in our community

📞 Phone 03 226 6123 to book or enquire.
Let’s keep our kids healthy and thriving 💙

https://info.health.nz/health-topics/immunisations/national-immunisation-schedule -immunisation-schedule-3700

26/01/2026

12 MONTH PRESCRIPTIONS 💊

• From 1 February 2026, some people with stable, long-term health conditions may be able to get a 12 month prescription.

• Not everyone will get a 12 month prescription. Your prescriber will decide what is safe and appropriate for you.

• There will still be a maximum of three months’ supply (six months for oral contraceptives) at a time, as there is now.

• Patients will continue to only pay one prescription co-payment per prescription item, when they collect their first supply from the pharmacy.

• Patients will still need to collect their repeats from the same pharmacy. Repeats cannot be transferred between pharmacies.

• There is no change to the maximum duration of supply for controlled drugs such as morphine, ADHD stimulant medicines like methylphenidate, benzodiazepines like temazepam, and zopiclone

• These changes will make it easier and cheaper for many people to get the medicines they need, with fewer trips to the doctor for prescriptions.

• Nothing has changed yet. Prescriptions are still issued/created for up to three months (six months for oral contraceptives) until the new rules come into effect.

05/01/2026

Over the last week, Manage My Health reported and dealt with a cyber security incident that affected a small percentage of users in New Zealand.

🧡 Manage My Health has advised that the issue has been fully contained and fixed following an independent forensic review by international cyber security experts, and the system is currently safe to use.

🧡 Manage My Health is now confirming which practices and patients in New Zealand were affected and will contact those individuals directly. If you are affected, Manage My Health will contact you directly.

🧡 Manage My Health has official updates and FAQs at https://managemyhealth.co.nz/faqs-cyber-breach/

🧡 Patients can also log into your Manage My Health account to review the information they have stored there, change passwords and set up two-factor authentication

Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions related to the recent Cyber Breach.

30/12/2025

Life Jackets Save Lives 🛟
Whether you’re boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, or out on the river — wear a life jacket. Accidents happen fast, even to strong swimmers, and cold water and currents can overwhelm anyone.

✔️ Make sure life jackets fit properly
✔️ Wear them — don’t just carry them
✔️ Children should always wear one near open water
✔️ Check they’re in good condition before heading out

In Aotearoa, life jackets are one of the simplest ways to prevent drowning. If you wouldn’t drive without a seatbelt, don’t go on the water without a life jacket. 💙

19/12/2025

REMINDER:

You can still phone our number for help after hours.
📞 032266123

In an emergency phone 111.

19/12/2025

We wish you a happy and safe holiday period!
🎄🎅🏻🎆

08/12/2025

With summer holidays coming up, please be aware of measles, especially if you’re travelling overseas. ✈️

✅ Heading overseas? Measles outbreaks are occurring in New Zealand and other countries. Protect yourself and your whānau:
✅ Check your status: If you were born after 1 Jan 1969 and haven’t had two MMR doses, you’re at risk.
✅ Plan ahead: Immunity takes about a month to develop. Ideally, get vaccinated a month before travel (two vaccines, four weeks apart) if you’re not already protected.
✅ Babies (4–12 months): An extra “MMR dose zero” may be recommended for international travel. Ask your healthcare provider.

Watch for symptoms: 🤒 High fever | 🤧 Cough and runny nose | 👀 Red eyes | 🔴 Rash starting on face

Think you might have measles? Do not visit clinics or ED unannounced. 📞 Call Healthline (0800 611 116) or your GP first.

Check your immunity: http://spr.ly/6187743uB or call 0800 28 29 26 for help checking.

26/10/2025

24/10/2025

🚒🚑🚓 On behalf of the Tuatapere Emergency Response Teams

Good news — power, water and cell coverage are now back up and running in most parts of town. Thank you everyone for your patience and teamwork over the past few days.

🚨 Please note: A Boil Water Notice remains in place until further notice. All water for drinking, cooking, food preparation, brushing teeth, or pets should be boiled for at least one minute before use.

🌧️ Weather Alert: Conditions are expected to worsen later in the weekend, with a risk of further outages and potential flooding in some areas.

✅ Please take this time to prepare:
• Fill water bottles and containers while supply is stable
• Boil all water before drinking or cooking
• Keep devices charged and torches handy
• Secure outdoor items and check your property for flood risk
• Stay up to date with local weather and emergency alerts

We’re not out of the woods yet, so please stay prepared, stay safe, and look out for your neighbours as the weather develops.

22/10/2025

Due to current weather conditions and power outage, we currently have no phone contact. In an emergency phone 111. Please stay home and stay safe. If you have an appointment this afternoon and are now unable to attend, we will contact you once the power is back on.