The Doctors Sunset

04/01/2026

🚶‍♀️ Walking Group Update

From January 8th , our walking group will at Sunnynook Park.

Details:

Start date: Thursday 8 January (then every Thursday)
Time: Meet at 9.45am
Meeting point: By the park toilet block, Sunnynook Park, 90 Sunnynook Road
Distance: Up to 3km (approximately 45 minutes)

There’s a café nearby for anyone who would like to stay on for a coffee ☕(Ali will be heading back to the clinic though!)

📌 Every Thursday at 9.45am — cancelled if raining.

14/12/2025

As we head into the holiday season, our team is busy making sure you and your whānau have the care and medicines you need over the break. To help things run smoothly, please take a moment to check your prescriptions and any routine appointments you may need.

Holiday hours:
• 22-24 Dec 2025: Open
• 25 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026: Closed
• 5 Jan 2026: Normal hours resume
• 26 Jan 2026 (Auckland Anniversary): Closed

Repeat prescription orders by 22 Dec:
To ensure your script is processed before we close for the holidays, the cut-off time for prescription requests is Monday, 22 December. Requests received after this date will be actioned after we reopen on 5 Jan.

Need care while we’re closed?
We recommend The Doctors Online https://www.thedoctorsonline.co.nz/ (open 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, except public holidays) for non-acute needs.

We wish you and your whānau a safe, healthy and relaxing holiday break.

Meri Kirihimete

10/12/2025

At The Doctors Sunset, we’re here for you and your whānau with friendly, high-quality care you can trust. From tamariki to grandparents, our team is dedicated to making every visit comfortable and supportive.

🌿 Caring, experienced GPs and nurses
🌿 Easy online booking & a convenient Sunnynook location
🌿 Comprehensive services — women’s and men’s health, immunisations, check-ups, and more

If you’re new to the neighbourhood, returning to care, or simply looking for a clinic that feels welcoming we’d love to look after you.

GP consultation fees for registered patients
• Ages 14–17: $50.00
• Ages 18+: $62.00
• Community Service Card Holder 18+: $20.00

📍 3/317 Sunset Road, Sunnynook, Auckland
☎ 09 478 2878

Your health matters to us let’s take the next step together.

27/11/2025

Free MMR vaccine for adults 💉

Measles cases have been confirmed across several regions in NZ — are you protected?

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses. It spreads very easily from person to person by breathing in air after a person with measles has sneezed, coughed, talked or even just breathed. Measles can also be spread after touching surfaces contaminated with the measles virus. Measles can cause serious health problems, and about 1 in 3 people with measles will need hospital care.

Please monitor for measles symptoms which include:
• An illness that begins with high fever (over 38 C), cough, runny nose, and sore red eyes (conjunctivitis)
• A rash, beginning on the face and gradually spreading down the body to the arms and legs. The rash lasts for up to one week.

Getting immunised with two doses of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine (after the age of 12 months) is the best form of protection against measles.

The MMR vaccine is now free for adults as of 1 October 2025! After one dose of the vaccine, around 95% of people are fully protected, and after 2 doses, 99% of people are fully protected.

If you aren’t immunised or aren’t sure, please call us to discuss your eligibility with one of our nurses. If you or your whānau feel unwell, please stay at home and call the practice first.

More information is available here.

The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine protects against 3 viral infections – measles, mumps and rubella. Find out who should get the vaccine and why.

24/11/2025

Dilworth Hearing is visiting our practice 26 Nov & 17 Dec.

Dilworth Hearing is coming to The Doctors Sunset to offer free 20-minute hearing screenings for adults aged 50+. A quick and easy way to check your hearing health.

Have you noticed it’s getting harder to follow conversations in busy places, or that you’re turning up the TV more often? A hearing screening can help you understand what’s going on.

When: 8:30am - 12:30pm, 26 November & 17 December 2025
Where: The Doctors Sunset, 317 Sunset Road, Sunnynook

To book, please call us on 09 478 2878.

20/11/2025

Planning ahead for the Holidays

Please plan ahead for repeat prescriptions and routine appointments, as demand often increases at this time of year.

Holiday hours:
• 22-24 Dec 2025: Open
• 25 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026: Closed
• 5 Jan 2026: Normal hours resume
• 26 Jan 2026 (Auckland Anniversary): Closed

Repeat prescriptions:
Please get your prescription requests in early! To ensure your script is processed before we close for the holidays, the cut-off time for prescription requests is Monday, 22 December. Requests received after this date will not be actioned until we reopen on 5 Jan.

Need care while we’re closed?
Please visit your nearest after-hours urgent care facility. Or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for general health advice. In an emergency, call 111.

17/11/2025

🌟 Welcome to the Team! 🌟

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Niko Noel to our practice this week! Dr Noel will be seeing patients Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30am–5pm.

Dr Noel graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and is working towards gaining Fellowship through the College of General Practitioners in early 2026.

We’re excited to have him on board and know our patients will enjoy his care and expertise.

13/11/2025

Immigration Medical's available at The Doctors Sunset

How it works:
1. Visit our clinic (bring passport)
2. Complete the forms at reception
3. Pay
4. Come back for your appointment

For more info:
☎ 09 478 2878
📍 3/317 Sunset Road, Sunnynook, Auckland
📧 reception@sunsetrfd.co.nz

12/11/2025

The holidays are just around the corner! With sunny days ahead, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy summer. ☀️ Check out how you can keep yourself and your whānau safe while having fun in the sun!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

11/11/2025

WALK WITH US - THURSDAYS WEEKLY

If you’re living with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, low mood or anxiety or just feeling a bit isolated we’d love you to join our walking group!

It’s a free, safe, and welcoming space to:
• Move your body
• Clear your mind
• Connect with others

No pressure. Just fresh air, friendly faces, and better health together.

When: Thursdays weekly - arrive by 1:40pm, walk starts at 2:00pm
Where: The Doctors Sunset, 3/317 Sunset Road
Meet: Ali, our Health Coach, will meet you in the clinic waiting room
Distance: Minimum 3km
Requirements: Be able to slow-walk for 40-50 minutes & be a registered patient.

To join the walking group: Speak with reception or just turn up on the day!

09/11/2025

Welcoming New Patients

At The Doctors Sunset, we're proud to support our local community with high-quality, compassionate care for the whole whānau — from little ones to grandparents.

✅ Experienced, caring GPs and nurses
✅ Convenient Sunnynook location & easy online booking
✅ Women’s health, men’s health, immunisations, check-ups & more

Whether you're new to the area, haven’t seen a doctor in a while, or just want a fresh start — we’d love to welcome you.

GP consultation fees for registered patients:

Effective from 28th July 2025:
Ages 14–17 years: Now $50.00
Ages 18+ years: Now $62.00

Find us at: 3/317 Sunset Road, Sunnynook, Auckland
Call: 09 478 2878

Your health is our priority — let’s take the first step together.

02/11/2025

📅It’s Measles Immunisation Week! (3–7 November 2025)

Measles is circulating in Aotearoa.
Two measles vaccinations protect about 99% of people.

The vaccine is free for under‑18s and for adults eligible for funded care. Not sure if you’ve had two doses? We can help you check and catch up if required.

If you were born after 1969, you might not be fully protected. The only way to know for sure is to check your immunisation record and if you’re unsure, it’s safe to get vaccinated again.

✅ MMR vaccination is free for anyone eligible for public healthcare
✅ Protects against Measles, Mumps and Rubella
✅ Two doses = lifelong protection

📞 Phone reception 09 478 2878 to make a booking or speak with one of our nurses about getting vaccinated.

Let’s keep our community safe and stop measles from spreading.
If you have a sore throat, fever, runny nose, or rash call before coming in so we can keep everyone protected.