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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...

10 reasons why you should get your flu vaccine every year

1) Flu/influenza can cause serious illness in anyone and lead to hospitalisation and even deathSome people may experience a mild illness from the flu - but others will become extremely unwell. Those most likely to experience serious illness from the flu include pēpi and tamariki under 5 years, the elderly, hapū/pregnant people, and people with underlying health conditions. But the flu can cause serious illness in anybody, including otherwise healthy people, and hundreds of people in Aotearoa s...

We are now taking bookings for funded AND non-funded flu vaccines!

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 to schedule a time during our flu vaccine clinics.If you are aged 11+ years then only a 5-minute appointment is needed; 15-minute appointments are needed for tama...

Be vigilant for symptoms of parasitic disease cryptosporidiosis

This include 8 cases in Te Awakairangi / Hutt Valley. According to Te Whatu Ora, a number of these cases of cryptosporidiosis are connected to use of swimming pools. ...

Some NON-FUNDED flu vaccines available now (FUNDED flu vaccines available from April)

"Special"? These flu vaccines are Fluad Quad (for people aged 65+ years) and Flucelvax Quad (for people aged 6 months - 64 years). Fluad Quad and Flucelvax Quad are both more expensive than the "standard" non-funded flu vaccine (Influvac Tetra, available from 1 April) because they can provide more protection against influenza (the flu) and flu-related complications. Fluad QuadFor 65+ year olds only$65.00Contains MF59® Adjuvant, a substance that improves the effectiveness of the v...

Doctors on leave

A few of our doctors are taking leave throughout Poutū-te-rangi | March. Please see below for information on when they're away and who is providing cover for them. ...

Attended/attending the 2025 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras? Be alert for symptoms of mpox

Mpox (or monkey pox) is a virus similar to smallpox but less severe, and it has been spreading globally outside of Central and Western Africa (where it is normally found) since 2022. Many New Zealanders are expected to be attending the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, and the National Public Health Service has issued a public health advisory to be alert for mpox symptoms in those who have attended. See below for information on:Symptoms of mpox Timeframe for developing symptoms...

Haere rā, tot ziens, Dr Meijer

In January we announced that Dr Meijer would soon be leaving us. After a 2-year stay here in Aotearoa NZ, he and his whānau are returning home to the Netherlands and will be greatly missed by the TTMC team. We're so grateful for all his time here and wish him and his whānau all the best - haere pai! ...

Web bookings now available for GP and Nurse Practitioner appointments

Web bookings are only available if:You're enrolled with us, andYou've provided us with your email address and mobile numberWeb bookings are not available to casual patients (i.e. patients who are not enrolled at The Terrace Medical Centre). Please keep in mind that a Nurse Practitioner appointment is not a standard practice nurse appointment. Take a look at either of these previous posts (1, 2) on Nurse Practitioners to see what our NP, Jasper Nacilla, can help you with. If you book wi...

Practice closed this Rāmere/Thursday 6 February for Te Rā o Waitangi

The Terrace Medical Centre will be closed on Rāmere te 6 o Hui-tanguru | Thursday 6 February for Te Rā o Waitangi. ...

Books closed for new enrolments

We are at capacity with our patients, especially as Dr Meijer will be finishing up with us in February. We apologise if you are wanting to enrol with us. However, we will have waitlists for Dr Gibson, Dr Harris, and Dr Foster. If you would like to be added to a particular GP's waitlist, please call reception and let them know your name and contact details so that we can get in touch when that doctor's books open up again. We are unable to provide a timeframe at this stage on when our doctor...