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A locally owned and operated primary healthcare service, offering a range of services to you and your whānau. Ashhurst Health Care is part of Local Health.

Email your interest to enrol to hello@ashhursthealthcare.nz

Our vision is to improve the health of the Ashhurst community through the development of integrated, accessible and sustainable primary health and community services.

15/04/2026

Thinking about GP training in 2027? Come and train with us in Manawatū.

We’re a growing Manawatū-based general practice network and are now welcoming expressions of interest for our practice-employed registrar positions for 2027.

If you’re looking for a modern, supportive, team-based training environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer:
Practice-employed registrar roles
A modern multidisciplinary team environment
High-quality supervision and education
Protected teaching time
A genuinely supportive team culture
Opportunities to grow your confidence and clinical scope

This is a fantastic opportunity to train in a network that values learning, collaboration, and great patient care.

If you’re planning to enter the GP training programme next year, applications to the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) close on 22 April. Make sure you get your application in before the deadline if you want to start training in 2027.

If you want to find out more, check out https://www.rnzcgp.org.nz/study-with-us/study-general-practice/apply-to-study/

08/04/2026

Our Local Health whānau is in the spotlight in the latest issues of The Post and Focus on Manawatū! Our colleagues at Feilding Health Care, Dr Matthew Prouse and Dr Eliza Mudgway, are sharing what it’s like to come home and work as GPs in the Manawatū. 💚

While this story is talking to FHC staff, having a teaching practice within the Local Health network benefits all our clinics. It helps attract homegrown doctors back to our region, supports their training and mentoring, and strengthens the GP workforce for all our patients.

When we invest in junior doctors and support them to build long-term careers here, we’re investing in continuity of care and in the health of the whole region.

You can read the story in Focus on Manawatū to learn more about their journey and why “coming home” matters so much. 🩺
See more: https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360979917/bringing-locals-medical-degrees-back-home https://issuu.com/apn_mediaservices/docs/focus_on_manawatu_-_april_2026

07/04/2026

From 1 April, New Zealand is updating how we classify prediabetes and diabetes using the HbA1c blood test, to line up with international standards.

The new thresholds are:
41 or less = normal
42–47 = prediabetes (higher risk)
48 or above = diabetes (previously this was 50 or above)

Because the diabetes threshold is moving from 50 to 48 mmol/mol, a small number of people who were previously prediabetic will now be considered to have diabetes. You can reach out to us to discuss what this means, and whether any changes to your care are needed.

If your recent blood tests put you in the prediabetes or diabetes range, lifestyle is still the cornerstone of care – things like food choices, physical activity, and weight management – with medication to support this if needed.

Your Local Health team is here to help you achieve good health and appropriately manage your diabetes risk. If you’re unsure what your HbA1c means, or have questions, book an appointment and we can talk it through.

01/04/2026

With Easter just around the corner, our practice will be closed from Friday for the long weekend. We will open again as normal on Tuesday.

If you need urgent support between now and then, Practice Plus is available for same-day online appointments, or you can call Healthline any time on 0800 611 116 for free advice.

As we move into April, it also means that flu vaccinations are now available. These are a quick and easy way to help protect your whānau. You can book an appointment for your flu jab through Vensa Health or by phoning our practice. Have a safe and healthy Easter break! 🐰

19/03/2026

We’re excited to share more news from our colleagues at Group Medical – who have announced their new Palmerston North health centre will be called Te Hā Health Care.

Te Hā Health Care draws on the phrase ‘Te hā o te ora’, the breath of life and wellbeing. It reflects a holistic view of health and connects to the story of Hine Ahuone, the first woman who was given the breath of life by Tāne, the Māori ātua and guardian of mankind. You can see more updates on how construction is going in the latest issue of Focus on Manawatū: https://issuu.com/apn_mediaservices/docs/focus_on_manawatu_-_march_2026

Nothing is changing for our practice – we’ll continue to provide the same care, from the same team, at the same location. We’re just proud to celebrate this milestone with our Local Health whānau! If you know of anyone in the Palmy area who is looking for a GP, they’re also enrolling now at https://groupmedical.nz/

17/03/2026

March can be a good time to check in on your overall immunisation status, especially before the school holidays sneak up on us! Making sure MMR, whooping cough, and other routine vaccines are up to date helps protect you, your whānau, and the wider community ❤️. Flu vaccinations will also be available from the 1st April.

If you’re unsure what you or your tamariki have had, contact us - we can look it up and chat about what’s recommended for your age and situation.

28/02/2026

At the end of February, communities around the world mark Rare Disease Day, recognising people and whānau living with rare disorders🌍💜

While each condition is uncommon on its own, together they affect many New Zealanders, often involving long journeys to diagnosis and care. If you or someone you love lives with a rare condition, know that you’re not alone - our team is here to support you with ongoing care, coordination where we can, and a listening ear when you need it.

19/02/2026

Not every health concern needs a GP appointment. 💊🏥

Your local pharmacy can help with many common issues like minor skin infections, eye irritation, eczema, fevers and some urinary infections, all without a prescription. Pharmacists are trained health professionals and can tell you when it’s safe to treat at home and when it’s best to see a doctor or nurse. If you’re not sure where to start, chat with your pharmacy can point you in the right direction.

17/02/2026

You’ve survived the start of work 💼, the start of school 🎒, and the year is starting to get under control (hopefully!) That means now’s the perfect time to have a good think about what matters for your health over the year ahead 💭

That might mean booking in for an overdue screening test, checking in on long-term conditions like diabetes or blood pressure, or talking about your sleep or mood if things haven’t felt right.

If it helps, 📝 jot down a couple of goals or any questions before your next appointment, so we can work through them together.

14/02/2026

Valentine’s Day is all about hearts, so it’s a great time to think about your actual heart too! ❤️

This Heart Health Awareness Month, why not show your manawa some aroha by checking your blood pressure, getting support to quit smoking, or having a chat about your cholesterol and diabetes risk? Even small changes - like more walking 🚶‍♀️, swapping sugary drinks 🥤, or adding an extra veg to dinner 🥦- can make a big difference over time.

09/02/2026

The Aotearoa Bike Challenge runs through February, and it’s a great excuse to dust off the bike and enjoy the last of the summer evenings! 🚲☀️

Even short rides - to the shops, kura, or around the block - can boost mood, support heart health, and reduce stress. If biking isn’t your thing, any regular movement still helps, like walking, swimming, or even dancing in the lounge 🕺

Check out more info on the challenge at www.lovetoride.net/nz

05/02/2026

Still finding your sleep a bit all over the place after the holidays? 😴 Improving your ‘sleep hygiene’ (we know, it sounds odd!) can really help. Here are some tips:
💤Going to bed and getting up around the same time each day
💤 Getting some morning light
💤 Avoiding long naps
💤 Trying a bit of wind-down time before bed, like reading, a warm shower, or quiet music
💤 Keeping phones and screens out of the bedroom where you can.

If sleep is regularly a struggle, book in a chat so we can look at options together.

Address

111 Cambridge Avenue
Ashhurst
4810

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+6468887483

Website

http://www.ashhursthealthcare.nz/

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