GP Central

17/10/2025

💧You need about 8 to 10 cups (2 to 2.5 litres) of fluid each day to keep your body working properly, fam.

17/10/2025

🌟 Huge congratulations to Dr Oonagh Turner 🌟

Race done and dusted at the World Triathlon Championship Finals in Wollongong 2025 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️.

Oonagh finished 17th out of 57 in her age group and was the first Kiwi home 🇳🇿🙌. An incredible achievement and such an inspiration for all of us at GP Central.

Well done Oonagh — you’ve shown what’s possible with dedication and hard work. A reminder to us all that staying active is one of the best things we can do for our health. 💚

25/09/2025

🦷✨ It’s Tooth Day at GP Central! ✨🦷

Our lovely Oral Health team is here today at Stoddard Road.
They’re available to:
👶 Check teeth for under 5s
👦👧 Update enrolments and contact details for older kids

It’s a great chance to get things sorted while you’re already here for other appointments.

Come say hi 👋 and keep those smiles bright! 😁

📍 GP Central Stoddard Road – Today (Friday) only

24/09/2025

📢 Reminder: Tooth Day this Friday! 🦷✨

Bring your tamariki along – it’s a great chance to have their teeth checked while they’re here for other things.

👶 Under 5s – the oral health team can provide a quick dental check.
👦👧 Older children – we can also update enrolments and contact details to make sure everything is up to date.

Let’s keep those smiles healthy and bright! 😁

See you this Friday at GP Central.

24/09/2025

20/09/2025

📢 OUR FOCUS IS YOU 💙

At GP Central, some of our clinicians are now using Heidi AI — a secure transcription tool that helps turn speech into text during your consultation.

✅ Why we’re using Heidi AI

Lets your doctor focus more on you, not the keyboard

Speeds up and improves the accuracy of clinical notes

Reduces paperwork so we can spend more time on patient care

🔒 Your privacy is protected

Heidi AI has been endorsed by Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora following a review of safety and privacy standards

Transcriptions only — no audio recordings are stored

Identifiable information is de-identified and encrypted

No data is shared with third parties for advertising or commercial use

❌ Prefer not to have your consultation transcribed?
No problem — you can opt out at any time. Just let your clinician or our reception team know.

We’re excited to bring Heidi AI into our practice to improve efficiency, accuracy, and — most importantly — ensure we spend more time focusing on you.

20/09/2025

🦁 Meanwhile, on the other side of the world… 🌍

While Dr Gary is enjoying sunshine in Sicily, Dr Iain is on safari in Zambia! From hippos to lions, he’s swapping patients for wildlife and adventure on his well-earned break.

Dr Iain will be away for another two weeks — but don’t worry, our GP Central team is here to make sure you’re well cared for in the meantime.

We look forward to welcoming him back soon, but until then, let’s enjoy these amazing snapshots from his travels. 📸✨

20/09/2025

Buongiorno from Sicily! 🌞

Our very own Dr Gary MacLachlan is enjoying a well-deserved holiday in beautiful Sicily — sunsets, seaside strolls, and plenty of good food along the way. 🍝🌅

Dr Gary will be on leave for another two weeks. In the meantime, our GP Central team is here to take great care of you. If you usually see Dr Gary, feel free to book in with one of our other doctors — we’ll make sure you’re well supported until he’s back.

Enjoy the rest of your travels, Dr Gary — we’ll keep the fort running until you return! 💙

08/09/2025

Many busy parents find it hard to take their preschool kids to the dental clinic — yet early oral health checks make a huge difference for tamariki.

That’s why GP Central is partnering with the Auckland Regional Dental Service to make it easier for you!

📅 Friday 26 September 2025
🕘 9:00am – 3:30pm
📍 GP Central, Stoddard Road

✅ Free oral health outreach for preschool children
✅ Quick drop-in checks by experienced oral health nurses
✅ On-the-spot enrolments available (for older kids too)
✅ Open to all families — enrolled or non-enrolled patients welcome

💡 No appointments needed — just pop in when it suits you.
Let’s keep our tamariki smiling bright!

18/08/2025

👩‍⚕️ Meet Dr Kavita Rao – Our New GP at GP Central! 🌿

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Kavita Rao to our team.

Dr Rao was born in Mumbai, India and moved to Auckland in 1999. She grew up here in central Auckland, completing her primary, intermediate, and high school years before heading south to Dunedin to study at Otago.

🎓 She holds both a BSc degree and a Medical degree from Otago.
🏥 She has worked across all of Auckland’s main hospitals and experienced a wide range of specialties before choosing to focus on community medicine.
💙 Dr Rao has a special interest in Women’s Health and General Medicine.

Outside of work, Dr Rao enjoys spending time with family and friends, discovering Auckland’s amazing cafes and restaurants, and travelling. ✈️☕

We’re excited for you to meet her — next time you’re at the clinic, please join us in welcoming Dr Rao to the GP Central whānau! 🙌

17/08/2025

🚶‍♀️ Join Our GP Central Walking Groups! 🚶‍♂️

Our walking groups have been going really well — and we’ve loved seeing lots of new faces over the past couple of months!

🗓 When we walk:

Mondays at 10:00am (a little later start to make it easier for school drop-offs).

Tuesdays at 9:30am.

📍 We leave from GP Central, and walks are usually around an hour.

✅ Bring comfortable clothes, walking shoes, and a jacket if the weather’s not perfect.
✅ Our health coach, Sally, will always stay with the slower walkers — so everyone is welcome, no matter your pace!

Come along, give it a go, and enjoy some fresh air and connection with the community. 🌿👟

17/08/2025

🌟 Meet Alison — Our New Receptionist! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Alison to the GP Central team.
Originally from China, Alison brings a warm multicultural perspective and is passionate about helping patients feel at ease from the moment they arrive.

With her clear communication and efficient front-desk support, Alison plays a key role in keeping our practice welcoming and well-organised for everyone who walks through the door.

Next time you visit, be sure to say hello! 👋😊