Tamatea Medical Centre

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

HPV (human papillomavirus) is one of the most common viruses in the world. For many people it causes no harm, but it can lead to several preventable cancers.

✅ The HPV vaccine is the best protection against HPV. It’s a safe and effective way to protect people of all genders.

💙 The HPV vaccine is free for people aged 9 - 26. Most young people are offered the vaccine at school, usually in Year 7 or 8. This is the best time to vaccinate and get long lasting protection.

🏫 Missed it at school? You, or your whānau, can still catch up. It’s easy to get the HPV vaccine from your local healthcare providers. You can also book online through Book My Vaccine.

👫HPV affects everyone. Cervical cancer is the most common cancer caused by HPV, but it’s not the only one. Around a third of HPV related cancers affect men.

🫶When everyone is vaccinated, it helps protect the whole community.

ℹ️ Find out more and book your vaccine today (link in the first comment).

02/03/2026

🎨💉 Immunisation Clinic – fun for tamariki, peace of mind for whānau
Bring the kids along for face painting, immunisations and kai at Te Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri’s Immunisation Clinic.
📅 18 March | 1–6pm
📍 5 Sale Street, Napier South
Walk in, get protected, and enjoy an afternoon together 💜
📞 For more info: (06) 835 1840

24/02/2026

🌿 Toitū Te Reo 🌿
Tamatea Medical Centre has officially begun their Level 2 Te Reo Māori journey with EIT Hawke's Bay — and even better, they’re doing it as a Practice Cohort, opening their doors to others across the network to learn alongside them.

This rōpū kicked off their waka last week and will be on this kaupapa for a full year, supported by the Hawke’s Bay Māori Health Team – Te Pou Tawa, who will be walking beside them as advisors, advocates, and champions throughout their studies.

This commitment follows on beautifully from completing the Te Kura Nui Cultural Responsiveness Training with HHB, strengthening their leadership, knowledge, and confidence to uplift cultural responsiveness within Tamatea, Ahuriri, and the wider Hawke’s Bay community.
💛 He rawe te kite – awesome to see a local practice investing deeply in te reo, tikanga, and the future of truly culturally grounded healthcare.
Kia tau ngā manaakitanga, to the team for embracing this kaupapa and leading the way for others in the primary care space.
Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui! 🌺✨

26/01/2026

12-month prescriptions - You may be eligible if:
*Your condition & medication dose are stable
*You don’t need regular monitoring (e.g. blood tests or blood pressure checks)
*You agree to have a dedicated annual in-person review

Some prescriptions will not be eligible for the 12-month option and will require more frequent prescribing intervals. This includes but is not limited to:
*Controlled medicines (e.g. opioids, stimulants)
*Medicines taken “only as needed”
*Medicines that need monitoring within 12 months (e.g. blood tests, blood pressure)
*If your condition or medicine dose has changed in the past 6 months

The final decision about whether a 12-month prescription is safe and appropriate sits with your Prescriber (GP or Nurse Prescriber).

Please note. - You will still collect up to three months of medication at a time from the pharmacy — even if you have a 12-month prescription.

Talk to your GP at your next appointment — we’re here to help you understand what these changes mean for you.

21/01/2026

We do get asked this a lot, and It’s always okay to ask us about fees before your appointment.

ACC does contribute to the cost of treating and following up accident-related injuries — but it doesn’t usually cover the full cost of your visit. Urgent Care clinics like Napier Urgent Care (including Emergency Departments) have a special contract with ACC so their funding is different to your GP Clinic.
🔹 ACC pays a set contribution for your ACC consultations (less than the actual cost of providing the service) and GP clinics are allowed to charge a co-payment to cover the difference.

This is why you may still have a fee to pay at Tamatea Medical Centre, when your injury is under ACC.

please see the ACC website if you would like more information or have a chat with us.
https://www.acc.co.nz/about-us

21/01/2026

09/01/2026

🌞🌞🌞Hot Weekend heading our way!🌞🌞🌞

With high temperatures expected across the country this weekend, and parts of the motu getting ready for temperatures of over 30° celsius, here are some things you can do to help keep you and your whanau safe during extreme heat:

☀️ Stay inside or in the shade
☀️ Limit physical activity and drink water
☀️ Open your windows if there is a breeze. Keep your curtains or blinds closed.
☀️ Have a cool shower.
☀️ Wear loose, lightweight clothing.
☀️ If you cannot keep your home cool, go to a public place that has air conditioning, such as a library or shopping mall.
☀️ Check your fire risk before lighting any fires. Visit checkitsalright.nz to know whether it’s safe to light a fire, and if you’ll need a fire permit.

Watch out for signs of heat exposure, and if you see signs of heatstroke or sunstroke seek immediate medical attention.

MetService New Zealand issue heat alerts for extreme heat. Stay up to date with the latest temperature forecasts and alerts from metservice.com

For more information about what to do before, during and after extreme heat visit getready.govt.nz/heat

05/01/2026

To kick of 2026... Maybe come in for a 2026 Health Check or a sexual health review ? These checks assist with the detection and prevention of infectious and chronic disease and enable early intervention strategies. Book an appointment with one of our Nurses to discuss your lifestyle factors, medical conditions, family history or any health concerns you may have

Focus on preventative care! Email for an appointment: admin.tamatea@gpcare.co.nz or call us on 843 9048

02/01/2026

Use this page to check if it's safe to swim at your local river or beach. Our science team check the water quality at popular swimming spots over summer.

31/12/2025

**IMPORTANT UPDATE**

In this developing situation, we must apologise (especially at this time of year!) as we now understand some Tamatea Patients may be affected by this data breach.

A link to MMH's page with an update (Jan 1st) is in the comments below. They state they will provide a further update at 15:00 today 2/1/26 - we would suggest you follow that post.

We have reached out directly to MMH for clarification and are awaiting a response as to the impact on Tamatea patients - yesterday's post indicates, that when written, they had identified up to 126,000 of their 1.8 million MMH patients accounts may have been compromised.

At this point we do not have additional information to share with you but will update promptly once we become aware of further developments.

Please note - as the patient you keep control of creating and maintaining your online health portal, the Profile, Login and the right to Terminating your account. Tamatea Medical Centre cannot close your account nor can we delete your health data. This separation is required practice, intentional and protective for you, as it prevents practices from deleting accounts without your consent and it ensures patients retain control of their health information if changing providers.

Lastly, from the MMH Website:

this link will take you to the MMH website with answers to commonly asked questions:

https://managemyhealth.co.nz/faqs-cyber-breach/

How do I contact the Manage My Health™ website provider?

General enquires can be emailed to info@managemyhealth.co.nz
We will ensure your communication is directed to the appropriate person to answer your query.

Privacy & Security related enquires please send an email to privacy@managemyhealth.co.nz

---Original post--- You might have heard about a data incident involving Manage My Health — please be assured this does not impact your records with us.

We use a different system (Health365), and your information remains safe and secure.

31/12/2025

And that's a wrap for 2025. On behalf of us at Tamatea Medical Centre, we wish you all a very happy New Year.

A special mention to those patients who have so kindly brought in treats and cards for our team. Your generosity and appreciation mean a great deal to all of us and are truly valued.