Riverslea Medical Centre

11/04/2026

Cyclone Vaianu Update:
Kia ora whānau!
Severe weather conditions are impacting our rohe, with States of Emergency and weather warnings in place across multiple regions. Please take this seriously and prepare early.
Check in on your whānau, secure what you can, and stay informed through official channels.
Support services remain available across Mataatua for those who need care - including health, wellbeing, and community support.
For official updates, please see below:
- Civil Defence updates: https://www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz
- Western BOP District Council: https://www.westernbay.govt.nz
- Whakatāne District Council: https://www.whakatane.govt.nz
- Ōpōtiki District Council: https://www.odc.govt.nz
- Metservice: https://www.metservice.com
- NZTA: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions
Kia haumaru, kia mataara, kia rite.
Stay safe out there whānau!

14/01/2026

Nau mai, haere mai ki tō mātou whare hauora!

We’re delighted to announce and welcome four of our newest kaimahi into both our team and community:

• (Registered Nurse) Jenni
• (Receptionist) Ella
• (Nurse Practitioner) Judi
• (General Practitioner) Anna

They’re excited to get to know you, care for you and your whānau, and be part of our hapori. We can’t wait for you to meet them. So hāere mai, say kia ora, and help us make them feel right at home.

07/01/2026

ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN TO ALL EASTERN BAY OF PLENTY RESIDENTS:

You will need:
Photo ID
Proof of address

If born outside NZ, please provide the following:

Passport
Proof of address in NZ
resident visa ( for 2yrs or more or indefinite)

Please call reception on 073049106 if you have any questions or any inquiries and speak to us at reception.

17/12/2025

Kia ora koutou,

As the festive season approaches, we’d like to remind you to please order your repeat prescriptions well in advance.

Our practice will be closed on the following statutory days:
25 & 26 December 2025
1 & 2 January 2026

Ordering early will help ensure you don’t run out of medication over the holiday period.

We wish you and your whānau a safe, happy, and relaxing festive season and a wonderful start to the New Year.

Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te Tau Hou!

Ngā mihi nui
The team at Riverslea Medical Centre

25/09/2025

Due to technical issues we are unfortunately offline, our phonelines are also down, we appreciate your patience.

24/09/2025

Fee Update Notice effective from 13 October 2025

10/09/2025

Thank you for all the interest for our previous post applications are now closed.

05/09/2025

✨Kia ora Koutou, we are on the lookout for a full-time receptionist to join our team at Riverslea Medical Centre✨

You’ll be the friendly face and voice that greets our patients first! We’re on the lookout for someone who is reliable, approachable, and ready to make our patients feel welcome and cared for.

What we’re looking for:
• Competent computer skills
• A pleasant telephone manner
• Attention to detail
• A quick learner & able to cope in a fast-paced environment
• Good time management
• Must be a team player
• Excellent customer service skills

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! Please email a cover letter & a copy of your CV to Chy at info@riversleamedical.co.nz

19/06/2025

Need to see a GP or Nurse tomorrow, or at the weekend?

We are lucky enough to have two after-hours GP clinics in the bay -
Te Awe Tieke Hauora - After Hours Clinic - Weekends and Public Holidays 10am - 4pm - at the Whakatāne Hospital Outpatients
Opotiki Medical Hub - 5pm - 10pm Weekdays and 8am - 10pm Weekends and Public Holidays - King Street.

In an emergency go straight to the ER.

And our Duty Pharmacy this weekend is: Phoenix Pharmacy at 11 Pyne Street

10/06/2025

26/05/2025

Kia ora whanau, we are looking for a General Practitioner / Nurse Practitioner to join our team. Click on the link to find out about the job and how to apply. Nga mihi!

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Amazing work life balance in a fabulous community. If this is what you are looking for, please get in touch.