Kaipara Medical Centre

12/01/2026

🪑 Chair Fitness is Back! 🪑

A friendly reminder that Chair Fitness returns this Wednesday 🙌

Perfect for all abilities — gentle movement, strength, balance, and a good laugh along the way it’s also a Free class.

📅 This Wednesday

⏰1pm

📍 St John’s on Rata Street

Come along, bring a friend, and let’s get moving together 💙

No experience needed — just turn up and have a go!

06/01/2026

Settling back into a routine after the holidays isn't always easy. Now is a great time to write down some goals and set intentions for the New Year ahead.

If you are seeking support with making lifestyle changes, our Health Coach Roz can help you. A Health Coach is a healthcare professional who can help you gain the knowledge, skills, tools, and confidence to take an active role in your health journey. A Health Coach can help you with things like managing long term conditions, empowering you to reach your health goals, and making lasting, positive changes to your lifestyle.

To book a FREE appointment with our Health Coach, give reception a call on 09 420 8400.

04/01/2026

Dear Kaipara Medical Centre Patients,

Please accept our sincere apologies for any concern or distress caused by the text message that was sent to all patients last week. We acknowledge that both the timing and wording of this message may have caused unnecessary worry, and we are very sorry for this.

Kaipara Medical Centre is currently reviewing patient enrolments to ensure we meet the requirements set out by Health New Zealand.

This process is important so that we can continue to receive the government funding that supports the ongoing operation of our clinic and enables us to provide care to our community.
Under Health New Zealand guidance, patients who enrolled with Kaipara Medical Centre prior to 2011 are required to complete an updated enrolment form. We are in the process of identifying and contacting only those patients who require this update.

Unfortunately, the message sent last week was sent to all patients in error. We sincerely apologise for this mistake. The wording of the message was also incorrect, and we would like to reassure you that no enrolments will be cancelled while awaiting completion of an updated enrolment form. If you are currently enrolled with Kaipara Medical Centre, your care will continue as normal, regardless of whether you have completed a new enrolment form at this stage.

If you believe you may have enrolled with us prior to 2011 and wish to complete an updated enrolment form, you can do so either:
• Online via our website www.kaiparamedicalcentre.co.nz
• In person with our reception team the next time you visit the clinic.

If you are unsure whether you need to update your enrolment and would like us to check for you, please feel free to contact us on 09 420 8400 or email admin@kaiparamed.co.nz.

We would also like to reassure all patients that the text message sent last week was not related in any way to the recent Manage My Health patient portal data breach reported in the media. Kaipara Medical Centre does not use Manage My Health; we use a different patient portal called MyIndici. The message you received was not a scam, and there have been no data breaches or security issues associated with the MyIndici portal.

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
The team at Kaipara Medical Centre wish you a very Happy New Year. We look forward to continuing to care for our community throughout 2026.

Kind regards,
The Team at Kaipara Medical Centre

Kaipara Medical Centre – Putting local health first – Te hau ora tua-tahi o awaroa – Focused on the best health outcomes for our patients and the South Kaipara community.

31/12/2025

Happy New Year from the Kaipara Medical Centre team!

30/12/2025

Regarding the enrolment text:

Just to clarify, this is a standard Health New Zealand requirement. Any enrolments completed prior to 2011 require updated forms to be completed and signed. We are simply following the required protocol.

Please disregard the wording that referenced cancellation of enrolments. No enrolments will be cancelled — this was due to a technical issue with the wording of the text message.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience or stress this may have caused and appreciate your understanding.

28/12/2025

The holiday season can bring financial stress for many people. Remember that entertainment can be free and fun at the same time. Check out some of free activities, linked below, that you can enjoy around Tāmaki Makaurau this summer.

https://www.aucklandnz.com/collections/free-family-friendly-activities

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from the Kaipara Medical Centre team! Wishing you all a safe and healthy holidays

15/12/2025

The holidays can be joyful – but they can also be overwhelming, emotional, or lonely. Our friends at Fresh Minds shared some great tips to take care of your wellbeing this Christmas – see the image below.

Remember, if you're struggling, you can chat with your GP or a healthcare professional – we will make sure you get the support you need.

For immediate support, you can also contact any of the below:
Need to Talk – Free call or TXT 1737 anytime for support from a mental health professional.
Depression Helpline – Free call 0800 111 757 or TXT 4202 for support, tools and information about depression and anxiety.
Youthline – 24/7 Helpline is available. Free call 0800 376 633, free text 234, or chat online:
- West Auckland (09) 822 8501
- North Shore (09) 486 8900 (operating 24/7)
- Central Auckland 0800 800 717 (operating 24/7)
- South Auckland/East Auckland (09) 261 3700.

09/12/2025

With the Christmas holidays nearly upon us, make sure you are prepared if you ever need to step in to help someone during an emergency.

From heatstroke to drowning, an allergic reaction or a really bad cut – here's how to handle common summer emergencies – read the full article linked below.

From heatstroke to drowning, an allergic reaction or a really bad cut - here's how to handle common summer emergencies.

09/12/2025

Attention patients

This Friday 12 December, Kaipara Medical Centre will be closing at 4pm, instead of our usual 5pm.

For emergencies, dial 111, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116. Ka Ora Telecare will also be available for afterhours from 5pm as usual - call 0800 252 672.

Thank you for your understanding.

09/12/2025

YOUTH WELLBEING PROGRAMME 17–24) 🌿

Feeling a bit lost after school? Maybe you are studying or working full time. Want to build confidence, learn real-life skills, and meet cool people while doing it?

We’re launching a FREE 6-week youth wellbeing group focused on:

✅ Mental health & coping tools

✅ Confidence & identity

✅ Healthy relationships & consent

✅ Budgeting, renting & real-life money stuff

✅ Nutrition, sleep & movement

✅ Work, CVs & future pathways

✅ Peer connection + kai every week

✨ Chill group vibe

✨ Guest speakers

✨ Real tools for real life

📍 Where: Helensville War Memorial Hall

🗓 Starts: 03 February 2026 530PM - 730PM

🎯 Age: 17–24

💸 FREE

🍴 Kai provided

👉 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/253416142354855

👉 Or email me Roz@kaiparamed.co.nz for more info or drop me a PM.

Registration link posted in the comments.

Ro

07/12/2025

Important holiday season updates

With Christmas right around the corner, we thought it timely to update you on what happens during the holiday break while we are closed, along with some helpful tips for the summer ahead.

Check out the news page on our website, linked below, to see important holiday season updates 🎄💚

https://www.kaiparamedicalcentre.co.nz/news/holiday-season-updates/