Kensington Health Whangārei

Kensington Health Whangārei Kensington Health is a locally owned and operated whānau general practice based in Te Tai Tokerau Northland.

Our skilled team of health professionals are here to support you and your whānau on your health journey.

Spaces still available!! Call reception to book your spot. Everyone welcome (you dont need to be enroled with us). We ar...
08/12/2025

Spaces still available!! Call reception to book your spot. Everyone welcome (you dont need to be enroled with us).

We are running a Free Festival Wellbeing Workshop for our community this festive season!

Come along and learn strategies and ideas on navigating all the big feelings and stresses that can arise at this time of year.

This workshop is open to everyone in our community (you dont need to be enroled with us).

Its happening on Wednesday 10th of December, 9.30-11am at Kensington Health.

Bookings are essential as spaces are limited. To book, please call reception on 094379070.

If you looking for a GP or to change, our books are currently open for all new enrolments. Enrol now online on our website or call reception for more information.

At Kensington Health we are striving to do our best for our patients, staff and community.We know wait times can be frus...
03/12/2025

At Kensington Health we are striving to do our best for our patients, staff and community.

We know wait times can be frustrating and we’re working on ways to improve this.

-We have hired 2 new GPs in the past 3 months, and we have another GP starting in January and one more GP starting in February.

-We are increasing our nursing and healthcare assistant team and we are actively seeking and hiring Nurse Practitioners (NP).

-We are also allocating more (shorter) telehealth appointments to provide better access to our patients.

Please chat with our reception or nursing team about your needs, you may not need to see an NP or GP, and someone else in our team may be able to help you much sooner, or a telehealth appointment may suit your needs giving you faster access.

We know that thousands of people in Northland currently don't have a GP. We feel it’s important to offer limited enrolments while still prioritising our existing patients.

Please keep in mind that every month patients relocate to other parts of the country or overseas balancing the numbers out.

Kensington Health is locally owned by a NP and GP, not a corporate, and our values are all about accessibility, equity and community care.

If you're struggling to get an appointment, please give us a call on 09-4379070 and we will see what we can do for you, we are here to help.

Ngā mihi nui

Today, we are celebrating our amazing receptionist Annette on her last day before retirement.Annette has been working wi...
26/11/2025

Today, we are celebrating our amazing receptionist Annette on her last day before retirement.

Annette has been working with us for 3 years and has spent the past 30 years working in the clinical field.

She has some exciting travel adventures planned for the summer and is going to build an off the grid home.

Thank you Annette for all your hardwork, we are going to miss your smile and the laughter and warmth you bring to our team and practice.

Need a whānau GP or looking for change? Our books are open for all new enrolments. Why choose Kensington Health?- All ou...
23/11/2025

Need a whānau GP or looking for change?

Our books are open for all new enrolments.

Why choose Kensington Health?

- All our standard appointments are 20 minutes. This includes our GP, Nurse Practitioner and Nurse appointments.

- We have a large team of mixed skills and work closely together to support the individual needs of our patients and their whānau.

- We use the patient portal 'Vensa' which allows you to order scripts, book appointments and view your results all online at any time.

- We have an efficient triage system to ensure urgent appointments are available to those who need them most.

It's easy to enrol with us, head to our website to enrol now online, or call us on 094379070.

Please note all new patients are required to attend a one off 30 minute new patient appointment (we will contact you to book this once we have your notes from your current GP).

Look it's us!! We are running a Free Festival Wellbeing Workshop for our community this festive season! Come along and l...
20/11/2025

Look it's us!!

We are running a Free Festival Wellbeing Workshop for our community this festive season!

Come along and learn strategies and ideas on navigating all the big feelings and stresses that can arise at this time of year.

This workshop is open to everyone in our community (you dont need to be enroled with us).

Its happening on Wednesday 10th of December, 9.30-11am at Kensington Health.

Bookings are essential as spaces are limited. To book, please call reception on 094379070.

If you looking for a GP or to change, our books are currently open for all new enrolments. Enrol now online on our website or call reception for more information.

Kensington Health are excited to be supporting this Community project by 'Heartfelt Senders'You will find a drop box at ...
12/11/2025

Kensington Health are excited to be supporting this Community project by 'Heartfelt Senders'

You will find a drop box at our front desk!

See the details below:

Heartfelt Senders invite you to create a Christmas card for someone in need of a little extra love and cheer this festive season
These cards will be given to local care home residents and social support services to pass on to those who may not receive much at Christmas. Its all about spreading love and cheer!

It’s easy!
Buy or make a Christmas card and fill it with a heartfelt message

-Cards can be any shape, size and skills ability. Be creative! They can also be shop brought (just remember to write in them).
-Please address each card ‘To Someone Special’ or ‘Dear friend’ etc and sign the card using your name or ‘from a Friend’ or ‘Someone who cares’ etc.
-Please write a message in each card. This can include a favourite holiday memory, a festive joke or poem. You could share your favourite recipe or a kind message of joy and love.
-Cards do NOT need an envelope. If an envelope is included, please leave it unsealed as we check all cards first.
-As we don’t know the person who will receive the card, please don’t include any religious messaging. Remember to keep it kind and mutual.
-Please do not include any personal details such as your phone number or return address.
-Please do not include any items such as money or lotto tickets or anything of value.
-Groups are welcome to take part. Get your classroom, workplace, book club, Scout/Guide groups together and make/write a bunch of cards. The more cards the more cheer!

All cards need to be returned to a Drop box by Wednesday 17th of December.

There are currently two drop boxes set up!

-Whangārei Central Library, Rust Ave, CBD.

-Kensington Health, in the Kensington shopping area, 8 Kensington Ave.

Our Extended Care Paramedic Kate and Health Coach Emily ran our first Connected Care Session 'Confidence in a Crisis' to...
05/11/2025

Our Extended Care Paramedic Kate and Health Coach Emily ran our first Connected Care Session 'Confidence in a Crisis' today!

It was a huge success with a great turn out and lots of learning and positive feedback!

There is still spaces available in our next Confidence in a Crisis Connected Care Session
Next Wednesday 12th of November, 10-11.30am.
The topic will be 'staying safe at home' and will include a guest speaker from St John Medical Alarms.

These sessions cost $67 or $20 with Community Services Card. Call reception to book.

'Vensa'We have changed our patient portal from‘Manage My Health’ to ‘Vensa’. Vensa is an innovative and patient friendly...
05/11/2025

'Vensa'

We have changed our patient portal from
‘Manage My Health’ to ‘Vensa’.

Vensa is an innovative and patient friendly portal that will allow you to do a number of things in your own time online such as:

· Book or cancel appointments online
· Organise healthcare for your whānau with the family ‘Care Circle’
· Check upcoming health recalls
· Request repeat prescriptions and select/pick up from your preferred pharmacy - this service requires prepayment
via Vensa (note: a repeat prescription will be processed within 48 hours of the request being received - Monday -
Friday)
· View your medications, allergies, and medical conditions
· View lab test results and other health documents like hospital discharge letters and referrals
· Look up your immunisation history
· See ACC claim details

How to join:

Those with Manage my Health will have been sent a link to transfer over to Vensa.
We will start sending all our other patients an email over the coming days with a signup link. It will take a couple of weeks to contact all patients. Some family members may receive their invite earlier than others.

We appreciate your patience during this transition while you wait to receive your email invite. Should you still not have received this by mid November please let us know.

New upcoming Connected Care Session series! Who's keen to learn about Type Two diabetes and trial a continuous glucose m...
31/10/2025

New upcoming Connected Care Session series!

Who's keen to learn about Type Two diabetes and trial a continuous glucose monitor?

Details below!

If you are unsure if you have an up to date Diabetes Anual Review (DAR), please call and speak with a nurse to arrange.

*please note you must have a compatible device to use the Dexcom monitor, a list of compatible phones can be found on their website. You must attend both sessions.

Check out our new upcoming Connected Care Sessions! Confidence in a Crisis! These sessions are aimed at patients aged 60...
21/10/2025

Check out our new upcoming Connected Care Sessions!

Confidence in a Crisis!

These sessions are aimed at patients aged 60+ and will provide information and skills needed to manage an unexpected urgent medical/emergency situation. Topics such as what to do in a fall and how to spot a stroke will be covered by
by Kate our Extended Care Paramedic and Emily our Health Coach.

Patients can come to one or both group sessions - they are 90minutes and a normal appointment fee applies. Morning tea is provided and there will be a guest speaker at each. Call reception to book. Enroled patients only.

Session 1: 'Responding to Emergencies' will cover common emergencies that you may encounter (such as heart attack, stroke, and choking) - what to expect, how to spot them, and what to do if they occur, as well as how to help prevent them. Some things you may be surprised to learn! Guest speaker from Northland Rescue Helicopter.

Session 2: 'Staying Safe at Home' - we will discuss first aid for nosebleeds (particularly important if you are on a blood thinner!), skin tears, and dehydration, as well as how to fall-proof your home, and how to get up after a fall. Guest speaker from St John alarms.

This week is all about PLAY! 20th to 26th of October. Play Week Aotearoa is all about celebrating the value play brings ...
19/10/2025

This week is all about PLAY!
20th to 26th of October.

Play Week Aotearoa is all about celebrating the value play brings to tamariki, whānau and communities across Aotearoa.

Check out the Whangarei District Council website for fun play events happening this week.

At Kensington Health, we know Play is essential for wellbeing. Play helps builds confidence and connection, and can help little ones keep calm during experiences such as a doctor's visit or immunisation. Thats why we have a play space set up in all our consult rooms and our waiting areas.

Exciting News! The Relove Recycle Kids Market is on this Sunday 19th of October, 10.30 till 1.30pm at Maunu Primary Scho...
15/10/2025

Exciting News! The Relove Recycle Kids Market is on this Sunday 19th of October, 10.30 till 1.30pm at Maunu Primary School.

One of our patients is the crative and amazing Mum who has put this all together to support the community and the environment!

There will be clothing and market stalls, facepainting, and loads of yummy food trucks!

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Address

8 Kensington Avenue
Whangarei
0112

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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