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Dr Julian Foster away on leave for next 6 weeks

Return to work Dr Foster returns to work on Tuesday 15 July | Rātū te 15 o Hōngongoi.Using Well if you're one of Dr Foster's patients You will not be able to book appointments with Dr Foster via Well while he's on leave, so please call reception on 04 472 4266 if you would like to schedule an appointment with him for some time after his return. His locums are not available to book with on Well so you will need to call reception to book with them too. Dr Foster's messaging inbox...

We're closed Fri 20 June for Matariki

We kindly request that you please get any prescription requests in by Rāapa (Wednesday) that wiki so that your practitioner has time to review your request by Rāpare (Thursday). Reminder that there is a higher prescription fee for same-day/urgent requests, see our Enrolment & Fees page and FAQs page for more information. ...

Diabetes scam in social media

These scam posts may include deepfake (fake, digitally altered) images and videos of diabetes expert Professor Rinki Murphy.Scammers are trying to use the reputation of this diabetes expert to convince people to send money for various scam products claimed to "cure" diabetes or to lose weight. ...

Fees increase for Nurse Practitioner appointments - from 1 June 2025

This means that Nurse Practitioner fees from 1 June 2025 will be: Age 0 - 13 years Doctor Account*: FREEDr ACC Account*: $52.50CSC Holder*: $24.50 Age 14 - 17 yearsDoctor Account*: $70.50Dr ACC Account*: $85.50CSC Holder*: $24.50 Age 18 - 24 yearsDoctor Account*: $74.50Dr ACC Account*: $85.50CSC Holder*: $24.50 Age 25 - 44 years Doctor Account*: $85.50Dr ACC Account*: $85.50CSC Holder*: $24.50 Age 45 - 64 years Doctor Account*: $87.00Dr ACC Account*: ...

We are closed on Monday 2 June for King's Birthday - but PracticePlus is still available

This means we will not be available across 3 days: Sat, Sun, and Mon. Prescription requests and other messages received on Friday may not be addressed until Tuesday at the earliest. Practice Plus will still be available for same-day virtual appointments with GPs, or see our After Hours page for other options for advice and/or care while we're closed. If it's an emergency call 111 or visit your nearest Emergency Department. ...

Covid-19 vaccinations in the practice: watch this space!

We don't have an exact date yet, as our staff are still working through the process of getting the clinic set-up as a Covid-19 vaccinating clinic, but we are hoping to be able to start giving Covid-19 vaccines within the next couple of months. Watch this space: we'll post another update on our website and Facebook page once we're all set up and have Covid-19 vaccines in stock, and we'll also have posters up in the practice. We know a lot of our patients are keen to get their flu and Co...

Why is our door still locked?

To help protect you and our staff against infectious illnesses which could spread easily in the practice, including Covid-19 as well as the flu, common colds, and other illnesses. It allows us to triage every person before they enter the practice.We have vulnerable patients coming into our clinic who could become severely unwell if they catch something in our waiting room or clinical rooms. We also have some vulnerable staff.We still have people come to our door with infectious symptoms and with...

What is a Nurse Practitioner?

In short, a Mātanga Tapuhi/Nurse Practitioner is an expert nurse with advanced education and clinical training.Our Nurse Practitioner, Jasper, is qualified to practice beyond the level of a registered nurse/practice nurse, and he can provide a wide range of assessment and treatment interventions. Essentially, you can see him for many of the concerns you would usually see a GP for, as he is able to:Assess symptoms Diagnose conditionsPrescribe medicationsOrder and explain tests Sen...

Graduation!

Some of the TTMC Cheer Squad!Jasper, our Nurse Practitioner, got to do his walk of honour with the new graduates last week.We whipped up some signs, ran down to Lambton Quay, and cheered - loudly!A big congratulations to Jasper for obtaining his Master of Nursing Science!...

Applications open for LeasureCard Fund - to help reduce financial barriers to sport and recreation

Me Heke Ki Pōneke / Wellington City Council have established the LeisureCard Fund to help people living in Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington to be more active by reducing financial barriers to sport and recreation. Individuals can apply for up to $500.00 per year to help them access sport or recreation activities.You can apply to the fund to help cover costs such as: Membership / club feesSubscription fees Training / class fees (including for activities such as dance classes) ...

Upcoming leave for Dr Brenda Gibson, Dr Julian Foster, Dr Martin Harris - updated

On leave for four weeks across Pipiri (June) / Hōngongoi (July). Last day on Fri 13 June, returns to work on Tuesday 15 July. Dr Jan Arnold is covering Dr Foster on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for the first (16-19 Jun; closed 20 Jun for Matariki) and last (7-11 Jul) weeks of his leave. Dr Nina Sawicki is covering for Dr Foster on Tues 1 and Wed 2 Jul. ...

Measles symptoms and health risks

See our other post for information about a recent measles case in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland and on immunisation against measles. ...

Measles is in Aotearoa: are you prepared?

Measles is a highly infectious disease, meaning it can spread rapidly from just one person. IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN TĀMAKI MAKAURAU/AUCKLAND ANY TIME BETWEEN SATURDAY 3 MAY AND NOW: check Te Whatu Ora's list of locations of interest for details of where the exposure locations are and what to do if you're considered a close contact. ...

Visit Whakamaru - for Crisis Recovery Cafe, Social Supermarket, community practitioners, and more

Whakamaru offers a range of services to support the Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington community.Visit Wellington City Mission's Whakamaru website for more information on accessible services that could help support the hauora of yourself and your whānau. Services include: Crisis Recovery Cafe - "a community-based mental health crisis prevention and response service in a non-clinical, café-style environment"Community practitioners - "social workers, counsellors, addiction support workers ...

Queens of the Pacific Health Evening - Masterton, Fri 9 May

Our Primary Health Organisation (PHO), Tū Ora Compass Health, are holding a Queens of the Pacific health evening. ...

Web bookings from our website no longer available, but online bookings still available through Well

We have removed the option for general web bookings through our website, but you can still make bookings online by registering with our patient portal Well if you are one of our enrolled patients. ...

TTMC closed on Anzac Day - but Practice Plus available

Visit our After Hours page for information on where you can access advice or care on Anzac Day, or you can visit Practice Plus to book a virtual appointment with them. ...

Practice closed on public holidays - Easter & Anzac Day

Friday 18 April (Good Friday) Monday 21 April (Easter Monday) Friday 25 April (Anzac Day) We are also closed on weekends, meaning we will be closed for four days across Fri 18-Mon 21 April and for three days across Fri 25-Sun 27 April. We are open on:Tues 15, Wed 16, Thurs 17 April Tues 22, Wed 23, Thurs 24 April ...

Upcoming leave for Dr Brenda Gibson, Dr Julian Foster, Dr Martin Harris

On leave for six weeks across Hōngongoi (July) / Here-turi-kōkā (August). Away from 21 July, returns to work on Monday 01 September. Dr Kiri Renssen will be working as Dr Gibson's locum and covering all six weeks of her leave. ...

We're closing early today - 4PM

We apologise for any inconvenience. If you require care or advice after 4PM, please see our After Hours page for information. ...

Enquiries about Wegovy

Wegovy (semaglutide), manufactured by Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, has now been approved by Medsafe for use in Aotearoa NZ, and we have been getting a few enquiries recently from patients interested in being prescribed this. However, while it has been approved for use, Wegovy is not actually available in Aotearoa NZ yet and cannot be prescribed yet. It will likely be announced in the news again when Wegovy does become available. ...

Reminder to order prescriptions early, practice closed for Easter and Anzac holidays

Friday 18 April (Good Friday) Monday 21 April (Easter Monday) Friday 25 April (Anzac Day) We are also closed on weekends, meaning we will be closed for four days across Fri 18-Mon 21 April and for three days across Fri 25-Sun 27 April. ...

Book in for your flu vaccine!

See our other post for information on why you should get your flu vaccine every year. Your doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or practice nurse can administer your preferred flu vaccine during your appointment if you are coming in to see them for something else.Or, if you would like to book for the flu vaccine only, please call reception on 04 472 5723 to schedule a practice nurse appointment. ...

Free wellbeing workshops & low-cost counselling for women and non-binary people

WWHC: "Accessible and affordable mental health support for all individuals who identify as women or non-binary in Wellington." ...

Te Mauri: rōpū for whānau Māori experiencing cancer available in Porirua

The rōpū meets on Rāapa / Wednesday evenings between 4-6PM at the Mary Potter Hospice Day Unit in Ranui Heights. "Using trained kaitiaki, Te Mauri offers a safe, nurturing space where you and your whānau can meet, learn and share stories and knowledge with others. We use our pūrakau and atuatanga to support whānau in understanding the journey from a Mātauranga Māori perspective. Te Mauri seeks to prioritise your cancer support needs, and we will walk beside you, where...