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Tararua Health Group, Barraud Street, Dannevirke (2026)

12/02/2026

⏳ DR SEBASTIAN AVAILABLE FOR IN-PERSON CONSULTS 💚

Dr Amith Sebastian, our full-time virtual GP, will be back in Tararua from next week for face-to-face appointments. While he provides care virtually for most of the year, we’re delighted to have him back for a few weeks seeing patients in person.

👨🏾‍⚕️ ABOUT DR AMITH

For those who haven’t met him yet, Dr Amith completed his undergraduate medical degree (MBBS) in South India before undertaking residency training in Family Medicine (MMed) in Singapore. He relocated to New Zealand in 2021 and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Dr Amith believes in a multidisciplinary, holistic approach to healthcare and values working closely with our nurses and wider team to support better health outcomes.

Outside the clinic, he enjoys playing cricket and badminton.

📅 AVAILABILITY

Dr Amith will be available for in-person consults between 17 February and 27 March 2026.

When you call to book, our team will let you know his clinic days and help arrange a suitable appointment.

We’re looking forward to having Dr Amith back on the floor and supporting our community over the coming weeks.

www.thg.org.nz

11/02/2026

📢 EARLIER OPENING HOURS FOR ACUTE CARE FROM 16 FEB 🕣

We’ve noticed more people arriving early to our Acute Care walk-in clinic, and many patients have told us they would prefer earlier access. So, we’re making a change.

Starting Monday, 16 February, our Acute Care walk-in clinic will open at 8:30 a.m.

🕒 NEW ACUTE CARE HOURS

8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

❓ WHAT’S IT FOR?

Our Acute Care walk-in clinic is for urgent health concerns that need same-day care, such as:

🩹 Injuries, including suspected broken bones, dislocations, wounds, burns, and head injuries
😮‍💨 Breathing or chest concerns, including sudden shortness of breath and chest pain
🤧 Acute illness, including cold or flu symptoms, chest infections, sore throat, rashes, and conjunctivitis
👶 Unwell children, including fever, rashes, sore ears, vomiting, and tummy pain
⚠️ Sudden or concerning symptoms, such as fainting, weakness, numbness, slurred speech, severe headache, and sudden vision loss

As always, thank you for sharing your feedback and helping us shape services that work better for our community.

www.thg.org.nz

10/02/2026

👋 A WARM WELCOME TO DR BENTE ONGKIEHONG 💚

We’re excited to share that Dr Bente Ongkiehong has joined the Tararua Health Group team and is now supporting patients at Barraud Street Health Centre, Pahiatua Medical Centre, and Dannevirke Community Hospital.

👩‍⚕️ ABOUT DR BENTE

Dr Bente values continuity of care and takes the time to get to know her patients. She believes good healthcare is built on trusted relationships, understanding the whole person, and being there for people through different stages of life, whether that’s for ongoing health needs or unexpected concerns.

🌿 EXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS LOCALLY

Dr Bente completed her GP training in the Netherlands before moving to New Zealand in 2008. Since then, she has worked across the Hutt Valley, Wellington, Horowhenua, and the Kapiti Coast. This experience has given her a strong understanding of how to support the health and wellbeing of people in communities like ours.

As a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, Dr Bente also provides clinical supervision across Tararua Health Group. She’s excited to support and lead our team of GPs, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and nurses, working closely together to deliver consistent, high-quality care for patients.

🏥 WHERE YOU CAN SEE DR ONGKIEHONG

Dr Bente is currently seeing patients at:

📍 Barraud Street Health Centre
📞 (06) 374 5691

📍 Pahiatua Medical Centre
📞 (06) 376 6466

📍 Dannevirke Community Hospital
🩺 Acute care only

If you would like to book an appointment with Dr Bente, please contact Barraud Street Health Centre or Pahiatua Medical Centre directly.

📝 WE’RE ACCEPTING NEW ENROLMENTS

If your friends or whānau are looking for a GP, we would love it if you could let them know we’re accepting new enrolments. They can enrol online using the links below:

Barraud Street Health Centre: https://alexapi.medtechglobal.com:8443/?id=F0S037-G
Pahiatua Medical Centre: https://alexapi.medtechglobal.com:8443/?id=F1P079-C

www.thg.org.nz

06/02/2026

📢 SATURDAY CLINIC OPEN TODAY 🩺

Here’s a friendly reminder that 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 to support urgent care needs in the Tararua community.

𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞.

🗓️ Saturday 7 February 2026
📍 Barraud Street Health Centre – 24 Barraud Street, Dannevirke
🕙 10 AM – 12 PM (noon)

These walk-in clinics are a joint initiative between Dannevirke Family Health, Te Kahu Hauora Practice, Tararua Health Group, and Dr Short’s Surgery, working together to make healthcare more accessible for our community.

www.thg.org.nz

05/02/2026

SATURDAY CLINIC OPEN TOMORROW

Here’s a friendly reminder we’re hosing the collaborative after-hours clinic this weekend to support our community with urgent care needs.

All patients who reside in the Tararua Region are welcome.

📍 Barraud Street Health Centre – 24 Barraud Street, Dannevirke

🕙 10 AM – 12 PM (noon)

These walk-in clinics are a joint initiative between Dannevirke Family Health, Te Kahu Hauora Practice, Tararua Health Group, and Dr Short’s Surgery – working together to make healthcare more accessible for our community.

www.thg.org.nz

05/02/2026

✨ LOOK AFTER YOU, TOO 💚

You can’t be everything to everybody and nothing to yourself.

So many of us spend our days showing up for whānau, work, friends, and everyone else who needs us. But when there’s no space left for you, something has to give.

This is your reminder that caring for yourself isn’t selfish. It’s necessary. Even small moments of rest, reflection, or support can make a real difference.

If you’ve been feeling stretched, tired, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Our team is here to listen and can help you explore the support options that may be right for you.

www.thg.org.nz

04/02/2026

📰 FEATURED IN THE BUSH TELEGRAPH: DR MARTA KROO 💚

Earlier this week, the Bush Telegraph shared an article recognising Dr Marta Kroo’s retirement and the lasting impact she has had on our community.

As our Hospital Manager, Cherry-Anne, reflects in the piece:

“The staff of Dannevirke Community Hospital dearly miss Marta’s beautiful presence and coffee shouts, but each of them have made a promise to her to keep the hospital going and growing with all the passion that Marta instilled during her time here in Dannevirke.”

But words will never truly reflect how thankful we are for Marta’s years of dedication and care. We continue to wish her all the very best in retirement.

Read the full article here 👉
https://bushtelegraph.partica.co.nz/bush-telegraph/february-2-2026/flipbook/12/

www.thg.org.nz

04/02/2026

👟 KICKING OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH PURPOSE 💚

At Tararua Health Group, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a small but meaningful thank you for the care, commitment, and mahi our staff provide to our communities every day, THG team members have received a pair of World Shoe “The Rowe” sneakers.

These shoes were chosen for a reason.

They are designed for staff who are constantly on the move, offering comfort, durability, and protection in busy healthcare settings. With supportive cushioning, antimicrobial protection, and a build that stands up to daily wear, they help support the important work our staff do, day in and day out.

But this gift is about more than shoes.

World Shoe is a social enterprise creating meaningful jobs through Ghana’s first EVA footwear factory. Every pair sold supports local employment and helps provide shoes for those without, improving health and wellbeing by reducing the risk of foot-borne disease.

It means this gift not only supports the amazing people pictured below but also helps make a difference in communities across the globe. A pretty special way to say thank you.

We also want to thank our partners, OmniHealth and Sanford World Clinic, for supporting this initiative and sharing our commitment to people and communities.

www.thg.org.nz

04/02/2026

WAITANGI DAY: 🚫 PRACTICES CLOSED | ✅ ACUTE CARE OPEN

This 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 (𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢 𝐃𝐚𝐲), all Tararua Health Group 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝. However, our 𝐀𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤-𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 to support the community with urgent health needs.

🗓️ Friday 6 February
🕙 10.00 am – 8.00 pm
📍 Dannevirke Community Hospital, 24 Barraud Street

This is a 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤-𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, with 𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞. You can be seen for:

🩹 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 – suspected fractures, dislocations, wounds, burns, head injuries
❤️ 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 – chest pain, breathing issues, allergic reactions, fainting
🧠 𝐒𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 – severe headache, weakness, numbness, vision changes
🤢 𝐀𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 – abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, infections
👶 𝐔𝐧𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 – fever, rashes, sore ears, throat, or tummy
👩 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 – sudden arm, neck, or jaw pain, emergency contraception
📄 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 – ACC reviews, urgent scripts, Covid antivirals, medical certificates

PLEASE NOTE: the Acute Care walk-in clinic is for urgent health needs and is not suitable for routine care such as repeat prescriptions or ongoing medical reviews.

www.thg.org.nz

01/02/2026

🚐 SURGICAL BUS IN DANNEVIRKE THIS WEDNESDAY 🦷

Here’s a friendly reminder that the Mobile Surgical Unit will be visiting our community this Wednesday at Dannevirke Community Hospital.

If you have a dental procedure scheduled, please arrive on time and follow any instructions you’ve already been given by the team. If you have any questions, you’ll find a contact name and number in the information pack you received. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

‘Te Waka Hauora’ visits every 6 to 8 weeks, providing specialist procedures such as colonoscopies, gastroscopies and dental surgeries. Best of all, these services are delivered right here in our community.

Other upcoming Mobile Surgical Unit visits in Dannevirke include:

📅 Thursday 16 April 2026
🩺 Endoscopy

📅 Thursday 21 May 2026
🦷 Dental

📅 Thursday 25 June 2026
🩺 Endoscopy

We’re proud to be a host site for this valuable service. As we move closer to 1,000 procedures completed locally (941 as of November 2025), it means nearly 1,000 people have been able to receive care close to home, supported by a safe, friendly and high-quality service. 💚

That’s something our whole community can celebrate!

www.thg.org.nz

01/02/2026

📄 12-MONTH PRESCRIPTIONS: WHAT TO KNOW 📄

From today (1 February 2026), some people may be eligible for a 12-month prescription instead of the usual 3-month repeats.

Here’s a helpful explainer from The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners on what these changes to prescribing lengths mean for you and your whānau 👇

29/01/2026

We are open this Saturday for after-hours acute walk-ins!
Our collaborative after-hours clinic is back this weekend to support our community with urgent care needs.

All patients welcome who reside in the Tararua Region.

🗓️ Saturday 31 January 2026
📍 Dannevirke Family Health – 40 Denmark Street, Dannevirke
🕙 10 AM – 12 PM (noon)

These walk-in clinics are a joint initiative between Dannevirke Family Health, Te Kahu Hauora Practice, Tararua Health Group, and Dr Short’s Surgery – working together to make healthcare more accessible for our community.

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