Matamata Medical Centre

22/02/2026

🚨 A note from our partners at Pathlab 🚨

As part of the Pohlen Hospital expansion, Pathlab will be temporarily relocating to 𝐏𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝟓𝟖 𝐑𝐚𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐢 𝐀𝐯𝐞 (𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠).

To allow for the move, Pathlab will close early at 𝟐:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝗪𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲.

The transition will take a couple of days. Although we will remain open on Thursday and Friday from 8:00 am to 3:45 pm, we would appreciate it if non-urgent blood tests could be postponed until we are fully operational again from Monday 2 March.
Thank you for your understanding, and we apologise for any inconvenience this temporary change may cause.

20/02/2026

We'd like to welcome Dr Ivo Cramwinckel to Matamata! He will be working with us until July whilst he is here with his family from the Netherlands. 🩺
You can book in with Dr Ivo by calling us and speaking to one of our team.

Dr Ivo's bio:
I was born in the Netherlands and trained as a doctor at the University of Groningen. I have been working as a General Practitioner for over 13 years.

In 2014, I had the opportunity to work as a GP in Putāruru for a year, which gave me my first experience of living and working in New Zealand. That time made a lasting impression, so at the beginning of 2026 I returned to New Zealand, this time with my family (my wife Wya and our children Tess (7) and Sym (10)) and we are now currently living in Matamata. I am excited to be working at Matamata Medical Centre and very much look forward to getting to know and supporting the local community.

Outside of work, I enjoy running and cycling, and spending time outdoors appreciating the beautiful landscapes New Zealand has to offer.

05/02/2026

🩺🚨 Closed Today - Friday 6 February 2026 🩺🚨
We will be closed Friday 6th February 2026 for Waitangi Day Public Holiday.
Please call our office number on 078819102 for after hours medical care with the amazing team at Ka Ora Telecare

04/02/2026

🩺🚨 Closed Friday 6th February 2026 🩺🚨
We will be closed Friday 6th February 2026 for Waitangi Day Public Holiday.
Please call our office number on 078819102 for after hours medical care with the amazing team at Ka Ora Telecare

02/02/2026

Update at 10am: Our phones are working again! Sorry for the inconvenience. ☎️

🚨We're currently experiencing a tech issue with our phone lines. Please email us reception@matmed.co.nz or come into the clinic. Apologies for any inconvenience 🚨

01/02/2026

🩺🚨 Closed Friday 6th February 2026 🩺🚨

We will be closed Friday 6th February 2026 for Waitangi Day Public Holiday.
Please call our office number on 078819102 for after hours medical care with the amazing team at Ka Ora Telecare

29/01/2026

If you need to check if you are up to date, you can email (reception@matmed.co.nz) or call us on 078819102. One of our nurses will be in touch to let you know. 🩺

📢 Measles case confirmed in Tauranga today

We have confirmed a new measles case in Tauranga, likely linked to overseas travel. It is not connected to the recent national outbreak.

Our public health team is supporting the person and their close contacts as they isolate.

Current locations of interest (will be updated if more are identified):
📍 The General Cafe, Mt Maunganui
📍 PAK'nSAVE Cameron Road, Tauranga

View locations of interest: http://spr.ly/6188h8W1p

Symptoms to look for:
🤒 High fever
🤧 Cough, runny nose, sore red eyes
🔴 Rash starting on the face and spreading down the body

If you have symptoms, please phone your GP before visiting the clinic.

Check your MMR vaccination status.

Two doses protect you best. The MMR vaccine is free for all children and young people under 18 and for adults eligible for publicly funded healthcare.

This case is a reminder of New Zealand’s ongoing risk of further measles outbreaks, especially with overseas travel and low immunisation rates. Please check that you and your whānau are protected. 💙

23/01/2026

Just a reminder ..

We will be closed Monday 26th January 2026 for the Auckland Anniversary Public Holiday.
Please call our office number on 078819102 for after hours medical care with our friends at Ka Ora Telecare

20/01/2026

We will be closed Monday 26th January 2026 for the Auckland Anniversary Public Holiday.
Please call our office number on 078819102 for after hours medical care with our friends at Ka Ora Telecare

07/01/2026

We recommend to follow the warnings and look after yourself. 🩺

UPDATE 19 January2026: The health warning for Lake Puketirini and Lake Kainui has been lifted.

Health warning in place for Lake Puketirini❗🚫

A bacterial health warning has been issued for Lake Puketirini following reports of people becoming unwell with gastroenteritis symptoms after using the lake.

While this health warning is in place, Health New Zealand advises people not to swim, paddle, or take part in any recreational activities involving contact with the lake water.

Waikato Regional Council are currently undertaking water quality testing. There is no confirmed timeframe yet for when results will be available.

Ongoing health warnings also remain in place for cyanobacteria at:
❌ Lake Kainui
❌ Lake Arapuni
❌ Lake Rotokauri
❌ Lake Waikare
❌ Ngā Roto

Health New Zealand advises avoiding activities that could result in skin contact with affected water or swallowing water, as exposure can cause illnesses including diarrhoea and vomiting, skin and ear infections, and respiratory illness.

If you have already been in contact with the water and feel unwell, please seek medical advice from your GP or contact Healthline on 0800 611 116. Please also report it to the National Public Health Service Waikato office on (07) 838 2569.

If you remain well, no further action is required.

Warning signs are being installed around the lake. Health New Zealand notified Council of this warning at 9pm on 6 January 2026. Updates will be shared as they become available.

31/12/2025

🎉🍾🥳🎊Happy New Year 2026! 🎉🍾🥳🎊
We wish you all good health and prosperity in the coming year, from the entire team at Matamata Medical Centre.

31/12/2025

🎉🍾🥳🎊Happy New Year 2026! 🎉🍾🥳🎊
We wish you all good health and prosperity in the coming year, from the entire team at Matamata Medical Centre.