28/05/2025
For all your urgent care needs now at Five Rivers Medical in Greytown. Dont forget to call us first to book an appointment.
New Urgent Care Service for Featherston, Martinborough and Greytown as South Wairarapa Practice Partnership Continues to Expand Services for Communities
The South Wairarapa Practice Partnership continues to thrive, now introducing a dedicated urgent care service to better support the region’s healthcare needs.
Now available at Five Rivers Medical in Greytown, the service operates Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm, offering same-day urgent care appointments.
“Accessing urgent care in Wairarapa has long been a challenge,” says Business Manager Neill Carson.
“Thanks to the collaborative efforts of our amalgamated practices, successful recruitment, and the ability to scale our services, we’re proud to offer this new option to our community.”
“This initiative marks another milestone in the success of the practice partnership, highlighting the value of shared resources and the diverse skillsets of our kaimahi in delivering quality care”.
The service is designed for one-off, same-day appointments—ideal for visitors to the area or residents unable to see their usual provider. It is open to both enrolled and unenrolled patients, with appointment prices starting at $52 for enrolled patients and $100 for non-enrolled, with subsidies for CSC cardholders.
“I’m really excited to see this service launch for our patients,” says Clinical Director Dr. Harsha Dias.
“In the past, we’ve often absorbed urgent care into our day-to-day operations, which, while manageable, added pressure to our teams. Without local options, patients have had to travel to Masterton or present at ED. This new service brings care closer to home, easing the burden on both patients and the wider health system.”
The service is now live. To book an appointment, call 06 304 9012. Please note: this is not a walk-in clinic—bookings are essential.