Moa Medical

18/12/2025

Holiday Support

18/12/2025

Support Availability Over Christmas Holidays

16/12/2025

Holiday Hours Announcement
Our clinic will close on Wednesday, 24 December at 3:00 PM and reopen on Monday, 5 January.
During this period, if you need medical advice or assistance, please use the following services:
✅ Healthline – Call 0800 611 116 for free health advice
✅ Kai Ora Rural Virtual GP – Call 0800 524 672 for virtual GP support
✅ Ambulance (Urgent) – Dial 111 for emergencies
✅ Emergency Department (ED) – For urgent hospital care
Thank you for understanding. Wishing you all a safe and joyful holiday season!

04/11/2025

Book your measles vaccination with our skilled nurses by contacting us to confirm eligibility. Some measles symptoms may have serious consequences.

03/11/2025

It’s Measles Immunisation Week!
Measles spreads fast but the good news is, it’s preventable. This week is all about keeping our communities protected.
🛡️ The MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) is free for everyone under 18.
❓ Not sure if you or your kiddies are immunised? We can check your record for you.
📅 If you haven't received your two doses, give us a call and we'll sort you out!

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! 💙