The Doctors NZ

The Doctors NZ The Doctors Kerikeri offers quality, community-focused care on Homestead Road.

Our experienced team supports all life stages with check-ups, immunisations, long-term and mental health care, plus wraparound support from specialist practitioners.

The Holidays are on the way!Please plan ahead for repeat prescriptions and routine appointments, as demand often increas...
28/11/2025

The Holidays are on the way!

Please plan ahead for repeat prescriptions and routine appointments, as demand often increases at this time of year!

Holiday hours🎅🕎:

24 December 2025: Open for acute needs only
25 - 27 December 2025: Closed
29 - 31 December 2025: Open for acute needs only
1 - 3 January 2026: Closed
5 January 2026: Normal hours resume

Repeat prescriptions:💊

If you need repeat medications over the holidays, please order your repeat prescription by 19 December 2025 so we can process it in time. When you order, please tell us which pharmacy you’d like the prescription sent to.

Need care while we’re closed?

If you need after-hours care or medical advice while we are closed, please call us 📞on 09 407 7777 and follow the instructions. You’ll be connected to our after-hours service, Ka Ora Telecare, where experienced clinicians can:

Give medical advice over the phone 📞
Arrange a virtual or phone consultation with a Telehealth Doctor
Direct you to Bay of Islands Hospital if in-person care is needed

For emergencies, always dial 111.

What is a Nurse Practitioner (NP)? You might have seen a nurse practitioner at your local clinic – but what exactly do t...
26/11/2025

What is a Nurse Practitioner (NP)?

You might have seen a nurse practitioner at your local clinic – but what exactly do they do?

Nurse Practitioners are highly trained healthcare professionals who can:

✅ Diagnose and treat health conditions
✅ Prescribe medications
✅ Order and interpret tests
✅ Manage ongoing care for a wide range of health needs

They work closely alongside doctors, nurses and the wider healthcare team to provide expert patient centered care.

To find out more click here - https://www.thedoctors.co.nz/healthcare-team/nurse-practitioners

Continuous Glucose Monitors provide real-time data on blood sugar levels.This data can help individuals manage diabetes ...
26/11/2025

Continuous Glucose Monitors provide real-time data on blood sugar levels.

This data can help individuals manage diabetes by detecting potential glucose highs and lows, and identify trends in glucose levels.

If you have diabetes or a raised blood glucose level and want to improve or better understand your levels, please speak with your GP or one of our Registered Nurses.

Glucose monitors are funded for some individuals and available to purchase for others. Learn more.

Moving soon? Stay within the same network! With 65 medical centres across New Zealand, there’s a good chance we’re alrea...
25/11/2025

Moving soon? Stay within the same network!

With 65 medical centres across New Zealand, there’s a good chance we’re already in your new neighborhood!

If you're relocating, speak to our team before you go — we can help you transfer your care to one of our other medical centres, making the move easier for you and your family.

📍 Find your nearest medical centre here: https://www.thedoctors.co.nz/find-medical-centre

Free support is available to help you make healthy lifestyle changesOur Health Improvement Practitioner (Noeleen) and He...
24/11/2025

Free support is available to help you make healthy lifestyle changes

Our Health Improvement Practitioner (Noeleen) and Health Coach (Frances), are an integral part of our clinical team. Working alongside our doctors and nurses, they provide physical and mental wellbeing support and tools. This includes making lifestyle changes to manage long-term health conditions like disabilities. Learn more.

Free support is available for enrolled patients, without long waits and often on the same day. To book, please talk to your GP or ask at Reception.

Helpful Tips for preventing or improving type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes Pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes can be prev...
21/11/2025

Helpful Tips for preventing or improving type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes

Pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes can be prevented or improved by making lifestyle changes including:

*Healthy eating: Eat a balanced diet. Consider how much and when you eat, being mindful of carb, fibre, fat and salt intake. Find healthy and delicious diabetes-friendly recipes.
*Being active: Regular physical activity helps your cells use insulin and lowers your blood sugar
*Getting enough sleep: Poor sleep can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

All of these are important to your long-term health. If you’re struggling with your eating, exercise or sleep habits, please seek support and advice from our expert clinical team. We’re here to support your health and well-being

If you need to see a GP sooner than your regular clinic can offer, or you’d prefer the convenience of online GP services...
20/11/2025

If you need to see a GP sooner than your regular clinic can offer, or you’d prefer the convenience of online GP services, we recommend The Doctors Online.
- Free online consults for children under 14 (with CSC)
- Adults from $33 (with CSC)

See FAQs for suitability and fees at https://www.thedoctorsonline.co.nz

Understanding Diabetes Diabetes is when the level of glucose in your blood is too high.If it’s not controlled, it ca...
18/11/2025

Understanding Diabetes

Diabetes is when the level of glucose in your blood is too high.

If it’s not controlled, it can damage the organs in your body. The amount of glucose in your body is controlled by hormones - primarily insulin. With diabetes, your body is unable to produce insulin, or it doesn’t respond properly to the insulin it produces.

Types of diabetes

Type 1 diabetes:
This is an auto-immune condition where the body attacks the cells in your pancreas that make insulin, so not enough is produced. Type 1 diabetes usually begins in childhood and can appear suddenly, often after a viral infection. Type 1 diabetes isn’t lifestyle related.

Type 2 diabetes:
When your body can’t use insulin effectively. The insulin-making cells in your pancreas produce insulin, but the insulin isn’t working well. About 90% of people with diabetes have type 2, and it's one of the fastest growing preventable health conditions in New Zealand.

Gestational diabetes:
When a pregnant woman who was not known to have diabetes before pregnancy develops high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. About 4-8% of pregnant women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. If left untreated it can lead to problems for both mum and baby. Usually, it goes away after giving birth but may recur in future pregnancies.

Pre-diabetes:
Pre-diabetes is when your blood glucose level is higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. People with pre-diabetes can make lifestyle changes to reverse diagnosis.

Common symptoms include:

*Unexplained weight loss
*Frequent urination
*Extreme hunger
*Irritability
*Excessive thirst
*Extreme tiredness
*Blurred vision
*Slow healing cuts and bruises

If you notice any of the above symptoms in you or a family member, it’s important to talk to a GP for testing, diagnosis and treatment.

Measles symptoms usually develop 7 to 14 days after exposure. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, sore and watery...
17/11/2025

Measles symptoms usually develop 7 to 14 days after exposure. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, sore and watery pink eyes, followed by a blotchy rash.

If you or your whānau feel unwell, you can call Healthline for advice and information about what to do next. Please don’t visit the practice if you feel unwell – call your practice before coming in.

The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is now free for adults from 1 October 2025. Book your free MMR vaccine today with one of our medical centres!

16/11/2025

Team Update: Our team is growing!

We are thrilled to share that two new GPs will be joining us on 12 January 2026. This means more options for your care and reduced wait times for an appointment.

We will properly introduce Dr Fabyann and Dr David in the new year — please keep an eye on your inbox and on our page for updates.

Are your vaccinations up to date? As the flu and COVID-19 continue to circulate, it’s important to check that your vacci...
12/11/2025

Are your vaccinations up to date?

As the flu and COVID-19 continue to circulate, it’s important to check that your vaccinations are up to date.

Vaccination remains a key defense in reducing severe illness and protecting our communities. Whether it's your annual flu shot or the latest COVID-19 booster, staying current helps keep you and those around safe.

For more information contact your local centre or visit the health NZ website for more: https://info.health.nz/immunisations/vaccines-aotearoa/covid-19-vaccines

Measles Outbreak - FREE vaccinesMeasles is highly infectious. This year in Aotearoa New Zealand we have already had case...
12/11/2025

Measles Outbreak - FREE vaccines

Measles is highly infectious. This year in Aotearoa New Zealand we have already had cases of measles.

The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is now FREE in New Zealand for adults and children.

After one dose of the vaccine, around 95% of people are fully protected, and after 2 doses, 99% of people are fully protected.

The MMR vaccine is the best form of protection against measles.
Book your free MMR vaccine today at one of our medical centres! If you or your whānau feel unwell, please stay home and call us before visiting.

Learn more: https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles

Measles is highly infectious. This year in Aotearoa New Zealand we have already had cases of measles. The MMR (measles, ...
05/11/2025

Measles is highly infectious. This year in Aotearoa New Zealand we have already had cases of measles. The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is now free for adults as of 1 October 2025! After one dose of the vaccine, around 95% of people are fully protected, and after 2 doses, 99% of people are fully protected.

Book your free MMR vaccine today at one of our medical centres!

If you or your whānau feel unwell, you can call Healthline for advice and information about what to do next. Please don’t visit the practice if you feel unwell – call your practice before coming in.

Learn more: https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles

November is Diabetes Action Month – a timely reminder to seek medical advice if you have concerns or have had a recent d...
04/11/2025

November is Diabetes Action Month – a timely reminder to seek medical advice if you have concerns or have had a recent diagnosis of diabetes. It’s reasonably common in New Zealand with over 323,700 people living with it. Young people can get diabetes too – know what to look for. Get more information from the experts: https://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/

1.8 billion people around the world are disabled – representing 17% of the global population. Purple Tuesday is a remind...
03/11/2025

1.8 billion people around the world are disabled – representing 17% of the global population. Purple Tuesday is a reminder to work towards accessibility everyday, everywhere for everyone.Learn more: https://purpletuesday.co/

Hay Fever season 🤧 If you are sneezing, dealing with itchy eyes, or a runny nose, hay fever may be the culprit! Here are...
28/10/2025

Hay Fever season 🤧

If you are sneezing, dealing with itchy eyes, or a runny nose, hay fever may be the culprit!

Here are some quick tips to help you feel better:

✅ Keep windows closed during high pollen days

✅ Change clothes after being outside

✅ Talk to your GP about relief options

Book an appointment now - https://www.thedoctors.co.nz/book-appointment

Happy Labour Day! All our medical centres are closed on public holidays, except Urgent Care Centres, which remain open f...
26/10/2025

Happy Labour Day!

All our medical centres are closed on public holidays, except Urgent Care Centres, which remain open for walk-in services.

If it’s an emergency, dial 111.

If you need urgent medical assistance, visit your nearest A&E or Urgent Care Centre.

For regular GP and healthcare appointments after the long weekend, you can book via our patient portal.

Breast Changes? Don’t wait. Get Checked, fast. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a timely reminder to do regula...
13/10/2025

Breast Changes? Don’t wait. Get Checked, fast.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a timely reminder to do regular self-checks, as early detection is vital. If you’ve noticed something unusual – like a lump, swelling, or skin changes – and can’t get a same-day appointment at your usual clinic, we’re here to help.

You can speak to one of our online doctors, and if you’ve taken photos beforehand, that can really help. They’ll assess your symptoms, provide support, and recommend in-person follow up if needed.

We encourage everyone to know what their breasts normally look and feel like, and to understand what common changes to watch out for. Breast Cancer NZ recommends checking your breasts once every year.

If you have any concerns or want to learn more about breast health, don't hesitate to book an appointment with us. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Click here for more information from the experts: https://www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/

To book an appointment click here: https://m-the-doctors-online.indicipms.nz/

⏰ After-Hours Care ⏰We’ve partnered with Ka Ora Telecare to make sure you can still get urgent medical support when our ...
08/10/2025

⏰ After-Hours Care ⏰

We’ve partnered with Ka Ora Telecare to make sure you can still get urgent medical support when our practice is closed.

📞 If you need after-hours care or medical advice, just call us on 09 407 7777 and follow the instructions. You’ll be connected to our after-hours service, where experienced clinicians can:
✔️ Give medical advice over the phone
✔️ Arrange a virtual or phone consultation with a Telehealth Doctor
✔️ Direct you to Bay of Islands Hospital if in-person care is needed

🚨 For emergencies, always dial 111.

💙 FREE Health Improvement Services 💙Did you know we have two dedicated team members here to support your health and well...
06/10/2025

💙 FREE Health Improvement Services 💙

Did you know we have two dedicated team members here to support your health and wellbeing — and their services are completely free for enrolled patients? 🙌

👩‍⚕️ Noeleen – Health Improvement Practitioner (pictured left)
Noeleen works with people of all ages (and their whānau) on a wide range of health and wellbeing needs. She can help with:
✨ Improving mood & supporting mental health
✨ Managing chronic conditions
✨ Making lifestyle changes — healthy eating, better sleep, more activity
✨ Coping with grief, stress, or loneliness
✨ Reducing harm from alcohol or drug use

👩‍⚕️ Frances – Health Coach (pictured right)
Frances helps patients build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage their own health. She can also connect you and your whānau with local and online resources to support your social, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

✅ Appointments with Noeleen and Frances are free for enrolled patients and you don’t need a referral. Just ask your Nurse or GP, or chat with our friendly Reception team to book.

Two new GPs will be joining us soon! 🎉Dr David Charchoglyan and Dr Fabyann Sonagara will arrive from the UK and begin se...
01/10/2025

Two new GPs will be joining us soon! 🎉

Dr David Charchoglyan and Dr Fabyann Sonagara will arrive from the UK and begin seeing patients from 12 January 2026.

⚠️ Measles cases confirmed in Northland ⚠️Health New Zealand has identified four cases of measles in Northland — one con...
01/10/2025

⚠️ Measles cases confirmed in Northland ⚠️

Health New Zealand has identified four cases of measles in Northland — one confirmed and three historical. Measles is highly contagious, so there’s a possibility of undetected transmission in the Bay of Islands community since early September.

👉 Monitor for symptoms:

High fever (over 38°C), cough, runny nose, sore red eyes

Rash starting on the face, spreading down the body

If you or your whānau develop symptoms, stay home and call us first on 09 407 7777. Please let us know you have measles symptoms so we can take steps to keep others safe.

👉 Check your protection
The best defence against measles in NZ is the MMR vaccine (two doses after 12 months of age). The vaccine is free for anyone under 18 and for people eligible for free healthcare.

If you’re not sure about your vaccination status, please call us on 09 407 7777 to discuss your eligibility with one of our nurses.

More info on measles is available be: https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles-immunity

🏠 Moving soon? You may not need to change healthcare providers! With over 65 medical centres nationwide, we can help you...
30/09/2025

🏠 Moving soon? You may not need to change healthcare providers! With over 65 medical centres nationwide, we can help you transfer to one of our other practices.

Speak to our team before you go to find out more.

View our full list of medical centres here: https://thedoctors.co.nz/

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4 Homestead Road
Kerikeri
0230

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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The Doctors Kerikeri

The Doctors Kerikeri is a rural general practice. Our seven doctors and the practice team provide quality, caring and professional family medicine, as well as immunisation services and immigration medicals. We also offer a range of special medical clinics including ear suction, and eye care, and have a number of visiting specialists working from the practice. There is also a pharmacy on site. We have achieved Cornerstone Accreditation through our commitment to meeting legal and safety standards and continuous quality improvement.


  • Female doctor available

  • Parking available

  • Disability access