Westland Medical Centre

24/03/2026

🚗💉 2026 Flu Vaccination Drive-Thru Clinic 💉🚗

📅 Thursday 16 April 🕢 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Railway Terrace – Enter via Sewell Street

Protect yourself and your whānau this flu season with our convenient drive-thru flu vaccination clinic! No need to leave your car - just drive in, get vaccinated, and stay protected.

✔ Flu vaccinations available for patients aged 12+
💰 $35 for non-eligible patients
💰 FREE for patients 65+ or those with eligible conditions

🚗 How it works:
🔹 Enter Railway Terrace via Sewell Street
🔹 Park in the queue and remain in your car
🔹 Follow the directions of our staff – road cones will be in place

Limited in clinic appointments will be available from Wednesday 01 April. Please call Reception on 03 755 8180 to book your appointment and protect yourself this flu season.

Make flu protection easy—see you there! 🌿💙

22/03/2026

💜💉 COVID Vaccinations Available – By Appointment 💉💜

COVID vaccinations are available at Westland Medical Centre.

📞 Please call reception on 03 755 8180 to book your appointment and stay protected.

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19/03/2026

🚗💉 2026 Flu Vaccination Drive-Thru Clinic 💉🚗

📅 Thursday 16 April 🕢 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Railway Terrace – Enter via Sewell Street

Protect yourself and your whānau this flu season with our convenient drive-thru flu vaccination clinic! No need to leave your car—just drive in, get vaccinated, and stay protected.

✔ Flu vaccinations available for patients aged 12+
💰 $35 for non-eligible patients
💰 FREE for patients 65+ or those with eligible conditions

🚗 How it works:
🔹 Enter Railway Terrace via Sewell Street
🔹 Park in the queue and remain in your car
🔹 Follow the directions of our staff – road cones will be in place

Limited in clinic appointments will be available from Wednesday 01 April. Please call Reception on 03 755 8180 to book your appointment and protect yourself this flu season.

Make flu protection easy—see you there! 🌿💙

13/03/2026

💜 The creativity around town for this year’s Wild Window Competition has been incredible. Well done to all the local businesses who got involved and brought a bit of wild fun to Hokitika!

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13/03/2026

💜 We’re honoured to receive First Place in the Wild Window Competition for 2026 – a big thank you to the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival Festival team for the recognition.

There were some fantastic entries this year, and it’s great to see so many local businesses getting involved and bringing a bit of fun to town – well done to everyone who took part!

If you’re out and about during Hokitika Wildfoods Festival weekend, take a walk past the Medical Centre and have a peek at our window… there are plenty of animals hiding out in the wilderness 👀🐾

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A huge congratulations to Westland Medical Centre for taking out the top spot in this year’s Wild Window Competition as part of the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival!

Their creative display truly captured the wild spirit of the festival and brought a fantastic buzz to the streets of Hokitika. 👏

A big thank you as well to all the local businesses who got involved and helped turn our town into a wild and wonderful showcase in the lead-up to the festival. Your creativity and community spirit make this event even more special. We will be sharing photos of all our entries shortly.

Make sure you take a wander around town and check out the amazing windows while you're here!

12/03/2026

💜 World Kidney Day 💜

World Kidney Day is a global campaign held each year to raise awareness about the importance of kidney health and the impact of kidney disease. Millions of people worldwide are affected by kidney disease, and many do not realise they have it until it has already progressed.

Kidneys play a vital role in keeping our bodies healthy by filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood and helping balance important minerals and hormones. When kidney function is damaged over time, it can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD), which often develops quietly with few symptoms in the early stages.

⚠️ Possible signs of kidney problems can include:
• Swelling in the ankles, feet or legs
• Ongoing fatigue or trouble concentrating
• Changes in urination (such as foamy or bloody urine)
• Muscle cramps or itchy skin
• Loss of appetite

💜 Looking after your kidney health:
• Eat a balanced diet and stay active
• Drink enough water
• Manage conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes
• Avoid smoking and limit alcohol
• Have regular health check-ups with your healthcare provider

World Kidney Day is a reminder to learn about your kidneys and take steps to protect them, because early detection and healthy lifestyle choices can make a big difference.

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10/03/2026

Stopping smoking is the best thing a person can do for their health. Even if you’ve smoked for years, your lungs begin healing, and your health starts improving within days of quitting.

🌱In 20 minutes to an hour, your resting heart rate and blood pressure begin to decrease
🌱After 8 hours, the oxygen level in your blood increases to normal
🌱Within 12 hours, almost all of the ni****ne is out of your system
🌱After a month, your lung function has increased by up to 30%

Your health will continue to improve for years after you quit.

Visit the Smokefree website to learn more about the benefits of quitting: https://www.smokefree.org.nz/quit/tips-and-advice/the-benefits-of-quitting #:~:text=What%20happens%20after%20you%20quit,1%20year

It’s never too late to quit. There are several smokefree programmes across the West Coast, with support available at home, at your medical practice, or at your pharmacy. Ni****ne replacement therapy and incentive programmes are available to help you along the way.

Visit our website to learn more about support options and take the first step toward being smokefree: https://westcoasthealth.nz/your-health/living-a-healthier-life/stop-smoking

10/03/2026

09/03/2026

Our phones are now back online.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Ngā mihi

09/03/2026

We are currently experiencing some issues with our phones. We apologise for the inconvenience and hope to have the issue sorted soon.

05/03/2026

Lymphoedema Awareness Week 2026 (2–8 March) is an opportunity to recognise the dedication and diverse expertise within our lymphoedema community.

This year’s theme, United in Care. Diverse in Practice. highlights the strength of our profession across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. While our roles may differ, we remain united in our commitment to improving outcomes for people living with lymphatic health conditions.

Proudly supported by the New Zealand Lymph Info Trust and the Australian Lymphoedema Association.

To learn more about lymphoedema, please here: https://www.lymphinfo.org.nz/

05/03/2026

💜 If you’re interested in this vaccine, speak with one of our clinicians to see if it may be right for you. Our team can help guide you based on your individual health needs.

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HPV (human papillomavirus) is one of the most common viruses in the world. For many people it causes no harm, but it can lead to several preventable cancers.

✅ The HPV vaccine is the best protection against HPV. It’s a safe and effective way to protect people of all genders.

💙 The HPV vaccine is free for people aged 9 - 26. Most young people are offered the vaccine at school, usually in Year 7 or 8. This is the best time to vaccinate and get long lasting protection.

🏫 Missed it at school? You, or your whānau, can still catch up. It’s easy to get the HPV vaccine from your local healthcare providers. You can also book online through Book My Vaccine.

👫HPV affects everyone. Cervical cancer is the most common cancer caused by HPV, but it’s not the only one. Around a third of HPV related cancers affect men.

🫶When everyone is vaccinated, it helps protect the whole community.

ℹ️ Find out more and book your vaccine today (link in the first comment).