Pae tu Mokai Featherston Medical

22/09/2025

🚶🏼‍♀️ Justine’s journey: 320km in and walking with love, resilience, and community

Two weeks and over 320km into her 800km El Camino pilgrimage, Justine is crossing Spain with heart and purpose in memory of her beloved partner Michael, and in support of Wellington Free Ambulance.

From the steep Pyrenees to the vast Meseta Plains, her journey so far has been filled with challenge, reflection, and incredible connection including a touching encounter with a retired paramedic and a special kindness rock gifted by young Wairarapa fundraiser Evelyn, now being carried across the country.

With 23 days to go, Justine walks on for Michael and Wellington Free Ambulance.

💚 Help her reach her $50,000 goal for Wellington Free Ambulance, the only free emergency ambulance service in Greater Wellington and Wairarapa.

👉 Read more about Justine’s journey: https://www.wfa.org.nz/about-us/news/justines-journey-update

21/09/2025

Immunisation saves lives! 💚

💉Getting your tamariki immunised is one of the best ways to protect them and set them up for a healthy future.

Not sure what they’ve had? No worries! Chat with your GP, healthcare provider, or the Tū Ora immunisation team to check and catch up. Most immunisations are free!

For more information, visit https://loom.ly/MeNT1kg

01/09/2025

🚶‍♀️ Justine is all set to begin her incredible 800km walk for gratitude — a powerful journey to give back and raise funds for Wellington Free Ambulance.

We’re wishing her all the very best as she takes each step with purpose, heart, and determination. You’ve got this, Justine! 👏

👉 Want to support her journey? Donate here: https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/800km-for-gratitude-justines-el-camino-walk

26/08/2025

🏉Kia ora Wairarapa,

We’re heading back to the next Wairarapa Bush home game on Saturday, 30 August with more free health checks and wellbeing resources.

💚Find us before kickoff at 1:30pm. We’ll be there to chat, check your health, and share info about local services you might not know about.

Let’s take care of our health and cheer on Wairarapa Bush!

Wairarapa Bush Rugby Union

25/08/2025

📢 Calling all unused crutches!

🏥 Our Emergency Department is running low on crutches - and, with winter sports in full swing, demand is high.
🙏 If you have any crutches lying around that you aren't using anymore, please return them to us as soon as you can.
😊 Please leave them in the special bin provided in the main reception of Wairarapa Hospital.

⭐ Thank you ⭐

20/08/2025

17/08/2025

Calling all Crutches back to base !!

09/08/2025

Hey Wairarapa!

We’re teaming up with Wairarapa Bush Rugby Club this Saturday, August 16th, for an epic day of footy and free health checks!

Find us at the game, we’ll be set up before kickoff at 1:30pm, ready to chat, check your health, and share info about local health services you might not know about.

Can’t make it this weekend? No worries, we’ll be back at future home games with more free health checks and helpful resources.

Let’s cheer on Wairarapa Bush and take care of our health while we’re at it.

See you there!

Wairarapa Bush Rugby Union

24/07/2025

A friendly reminder 😊

11/07/2025

🧬 Wondering if you're immune to measles? Here's how to find out. 👇🏽

If you were born or lived in NZ before 1969 you are likely immune to measles. This is because before this time there were no measles vaccines. Most people were infected with measles during childhood. If this isn’t you, there are several other ways to check your measles immunity:

✅ Ask your doctor – They may have records of your immunisations or blood test results. You can also check your online patient portal (like Manage My Health or My Indici).

✅ Check My Health Record – This secure site holds immunisation records from 2005 onwards. You can request a copy or ask your doctor to update it.

✅ Check your Well Child or Plunket book.

✅ Call your local lab – If you've had a measles immunity test before, you can request a free printed copy of your results.

✅ Contact travel clinics or overseas providers – if you were immunised abroad or through a travel clinic, ask for your records.

Not sure what your records mean? Talk to your healthcare provider to confirm your immunity. If you can’t find any records, get immunised. It is safe to have another dose of the vaccine even if you are immune.

Try our helpful immunity checker tool: https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles-immunity -to-find-medical-records-to-check-your-immunity-5745

09/07/2025

Measles cases confirmed in Wairarapa

Four cases of measles have been confirmed in the Wairarapa region. Measles can spread quickly, especially among those who aren’t immunised.

Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, sore red eyes, followed by a rash.

If you or your whānau have symptoms, stay home and call your GP/health provider or Healthline on 0800 611 116.

Your best protection against measles is immunisation. It's not too late to catch up if you haven't been immunised or haven't had two doses. The MMR vaccine is free for most people and protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. Check your immunisation status today.

https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-information/news-and-updates/three-measles-cases-in-wairarapa-linked-to-overseas-travel

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

22/05/2025

We’re excited to announce that Featherston, Greytown & Martinborough Medical now offers an Urgent Care Service on all weekdays from Five Rivers Medical in Greytown!

Available: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

Location: Five Rivers Medical, Greytown

For:
* South Wairarapa patients needing urgent care

* Casual patients who can't get an urgent appointment with their enrolled practice

* Visitors to the area needing same-day medical attention

This service is designed for URGENT on the day bookings only. It is NOT for any long-term medical conditions as no follow up is provided.

Bookings essential –
Call 06 304 9012 to check availability.