Moa Medical

28/10/2025

Should you have any inquiries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us, and one of our experienced nursing professionals will promptly return your call. Protect yourself and your family by getting vaccinated, and remain at home if you are unwell.

24/10/2025

Have a wonderful long weekend and stay safe. If you think someone in your household has measles please contact Healthline on 0800 611 116 over the weekend. You can also contact Ka Ora on 0800 252 672 between 5:30pm to 8:30am weekdays and they are also available 24 hours a day over weekends and public holidays. Give Moa Medical a call during the week if you have any concerns.

A dedicated Disability Helpline is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support disabled people. For measles or general enquiries call free on 0800 11 12 13or text 8988 for help and information.

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can be fatal, do you know its symptoms?

Symptoms usually begin 10–14 days after exposure and last 4–7 days. They include:

🔺Rash that starts on the face and spreads over the body
🔺Fever
🔺Cough
🔺Red and watery eyes
🔺Small white spots inside the cheeks
🔺Running nose

👉 If you or your child show these signs, seek medical care immediately. Vaccination is the best protection.

24/10/2025

Just a reminder that we will be closed on 27 Oct, Monday for Labour Day! Enjoy your long weekend, hoping for a bit of sunshine! 😎🌦️

19/10/2025

The team at Conductive Education Taranaki NZ are hosting their Annual Open Day, and they’re welcoming parents, medical centres, schools, businesses, and the public to come along and see what they do. It’s a great opportunity to connect and learn from experts who are passionate about helping tamariki thrive. 💙

📅 When: Wednesday, Oct 29th
📍 Where: Westown School, Sanders Ave

06/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

This spring, the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s specialist breast nurses will be travelling the country in their bright pink campervans, offering free breast health advice to our communities. From advice about mammograms and self-checks to healthy lifestyles and family risk, they are here to talk about all things breast health.

The Pink Campervan will be in Taranaki this month. No appointments needed, just pop in, have a chat, and say hi!

📍 Scan the QR code to find out where they’re headed next. 💗

25/09/2025

🌸 Meet Esme 🌸

You will often see Esme around at Moa, supporting patients and our nursing team.

As our Nurse Lead and a Community Nurse Prescriber, Esme brings experience from aged care, forensic mental health, and primary health. She is passionate about making a positive difference in our community. 💙

21/09/2025

👋 Have you met Dr. Matthew Allen yet?

Many of you may know him from his time at Medicross Urgent Care. Dr. Allen has worked across both New Zealand and Australia, bringing a wealth of experience to our team.

As a general practice specialist, he provides the full range of primary care services. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐨𝐧-𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

We know you will be in great hands when you see him! 💙

16/09/2025

Kia ora whānau, it’s Cervical Screening Week at Moa Medical!🌸
If you are aged 25-69 and due for a smear, now’s a great time to tick it off your list. Everyone who comes in this week for screening will also get a goodie bag as our thank you for taking care of your health!

Screening is quick and simple. You can choose to do the self-swab or have one of our friendly nurses take a sample. Just pop into the clinic to book your spot or give us a call on 06 756 7777 and we'll look after you! 💜💜

11/09/2025

😷 Feeling icky and need to be seen, but it’s not bad enough for Urgent Care?

📞 Call us on 06 756 7777 and our team will put you through to one of our nurses.
The nurse will assess your situation and, if needed, we can book you in for a same-day acute GP appointment at our Central Medical Centre location.

19/06/2025

⭐Hi everyone, just a reminder that the practice will be closed tomorrow for Matariki. Have a lovely long weekend!

30/05/2025

Our practice will be closed on Monday, 2 June for King’s Birthday. Have a safe and lovely long weekend! 👑

10/04/2025

🌸Easter & ANZAC Day Closures

Our practice will be closed over the Easter long weekend (April 18th–21st) and on ANZAC Day, April 25th. Make sure you order your repeat prescriptions in time to avoid any delays!

Wishing you all a happy Easter! 🐇