Health Hub Project New Zealand

Health Hub Project New Zealand More than just an appointment! We are a new medical centre based in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

The Health Hub Project staff work in teams to achieve the best possible healthcare outcomes for patients. ​​The Health Hub Project staff work in teams to achieve the best possible health care outcomes for patients.​​ It will develop and use both new and re-designed healthcare processes and systems - multidisciplinary care teams, professional collaboration internally and externally, and a culture of practice, overall, which is proactive and inclusive, respectful and supportive.

💉 Flu Vaccinations Starting 1 April 2026Flu season is approaching, and getting your yearly flu vaccine is one of the bes...
25/03/2026

💉 Flu Vaccinations Starting 1 April 2026

Flu season is approaching, and getting your yearly flu vaccine is one of the best ways to protect yourself and the people around you this winter.

Our flu vaccinations will be available from 1 April 2026, and appointments are now open.

📅 Book your appointment through MMH or call our reception team on 📞 06 358 7282.

💰 Free flu vaccines are available for those who are eligible, including:
• People aged 65 years and over
• Pregnant people
• People with certain underlying health conditions

The flu can be serious, especially for those most at risk. Getting vaccinated helps protect you, your whānau, and our wider community.

✅ Book early to be protected before the winter flu season arrives.06

💛 Cervical Screening & Immunisations – This Friday! 💛We’re running cervical screening and immunisation clinics this Frid...
25/03/2026

💛 Cervical Screening & Immunisations – This Friday! 💛

We’re running cervical screening and immunisation clinics this Friday at Downtown!

If you’re due—or overdue—for your cervical smear or any immunisations, now’s a great time to get it done. Our friendly nursing team will make it quick, easy, and stress-free.

📅 When: Friday, 27th March
📍 Where: Downtown Clinic
📞 Call to book your spot!

Take care of your health this week—your future self will thank you! 💛

🌿 Psychological Skills Group – Now Taking Enrolments 🌿We’re excited to let you know that intake sessions are starting no...
24/03/2026

🌿 Psychological Skills Group – Now Taking Enrolments 🌿

We’re excited to let you know that intake sessions are starting now for our Psychological Skills Group, which will be kicking off again after the school holidays!

This group focuses on building emotional life skills—practical coping strategies to help you move toward a more satisfying and balanced life.

This group may be helpful if you’re feeling frustrated with your emotions, including experiences of stress, anxiety, or low mood, or if you’re simply ready to make positive changes and learn new skills.

🤔What to expect:
Each week introduces a new skill through guided discussion and activities, including:
• Thinking Style Dialectics
• Mindfulness
• Distress Tolerance
• Emotional Regulation
• Interpersonal Effectiveness
• Addictions & Building a Satisfying Life

✅ To take part, you’ll need to:
• Be enrolled at HHPNZ
• Attend a brief pre-group screening session
• Be available to attend weekly sessions
• Be willing to participate, practice skills, and complete short daily homework
• Not be experiencing an acute/severe mental health episode

💬 We’ve had fantastic feedback so far, with participants showing real improvements in depression, anxiety, and stress levels.

If you’re interested in joining, please let one of our clinicians know—we’d love to support you on your journey. 💚

🐣 Easter Long Weekend Reminder 🌷Just a friendly reminder that next weekend is a long weekend! We will be closed on Frida...
23/03/2026

🐣 Easter Long Weekend Reminder 🌷

Just a friendly reminder that next weekend is a long weekend! We will be closed on Friday and Monday for the Easter break.

Please make sure you have enough medication to last you over the long weekend and let us know early to avoid any disruptions.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter! 🐰💛

🤕March is Brain Injury Awareness Month 🤕Every March we spotlight brain injury — a “silent epidemic” affecting whānau acr...
22/03/2026

🤕March is Brain Injury Awareness Month 🤕

Every March we spotlight brain injury — a “silent epidemic” affecting whānau across Aotearoa. In New Zealand, a brain injury happens about every 15 minutes — that’s roughly 90 people a day.

📊 Here’s the reality:
• An estimated 35,000 + traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur in NZ each year.
• Around 95 % of these are mild injuries, like concussions — yet many never get checked.
• Brain injuries happen from falls, sport impacts, motor vehicle crashes, machinery accidents, and assault.

Many people think you have to be “knocked out” to have a brain injury — but that’s not true. Even a bump or jolt that shakes the brain can cause lasting issues.

💚 Why awareness matters
Brain injury is often invisible — yet it can affect memory, mood, balance, fatigue, thinking, and everyday life. The more we talk about it, the more people will recognise the signs and get help early.

📘 What you can do:
✔ Learn and share the common signs of concussion and TBI
✔ Encourage anyone who’s had a head injury — even a “minor” one — to talk to a GP or health professional
✔ Support someone living with a brain injury by being patient, informed, and compassionate

🤝 Support in NZ:
You’re not alone — there are regional support services throughout New Zealand offering advice, advocacy, and connection. Contact your local association or call Brain Injury NZ on 0800 BRAINNZ (0800 272 466) to find help in your area.

This March, let’s lift up voices, share stories, and break down the barriers around brain injury. 💙

ADHD Assessments at Health Hub Project NZIn light of the recent government changes to ADHD diagnosis, we have updated ou...
18/03/2026

ADHD Assessments at Health Hub Project NZ

In light of the recent government changes to ADHD diagnosis, we have updated our assessment process for enrolled patients. Until our GPs become certified to complete ADHD assessments, we are in the fortunate position of having our own psychologists onsite who can conduct them.

Step 1 – Screening Appointment
Your first step is a one-hour screening session with a psychologist. After this session, you will be contacted with your results and advised whether it is appropriate to proceed to Step 2. These results will also be shared with your medical team at Health Hub Project NZ.

Step 2 – Full Assessment
If the screening indicates that further assessment is appropriate, you will be invited to attend a longer comprehensive assessment with a member of the Psychology Team. This assessment explores ADHD symptoms in more depth and also considers other possible explanations for your symptoms to ensure an accurate diagnosis.

Please note:
• There may be a waitlist for assessments.
• A diagnosis of ADHD does not automatically guarantee medication. Our psychology team will make recommendations, but prescribing decisions are made by your individual medical provider.

For more information, contact us.

💉 Flu Vaccines Available from 1 April 2026Flu season is just around the corner, and the best way to protect yourself and...
17/03/2026

💉 Flu Vaccines Available from 1 April 2026

Flu season is just around the corner, and the best way to protect yourself and those around you is by getting your annual flu vaccination.

From 1 April 2026, flu vaccines will be available at our practice.

📅 Bookings are now open!
You can book your appointment through MMH or call our reception team on 📞 06 358 7282 to secure a time.

💰 Free flu vaccines are available for people who are eligible, including:
• People 65 years and over
• Pregnant people
• Those with certain underlying health conditions

Getting vaccinated helps protect you, your whānau, and our community during the winter months.

👉 Book early to make sure you’re covered before flu season peaks!

🌍 World Social Work Day 2026 – Aotearoa New Zealand 🌿Today we celebrate the heart, grit, and quiet heroism of social wor...
16/03/2026

🌍 World Social Work Day 2026 – Aotearoa New Zealand 🌿

Today we celebrate the heart, grit, and quiet heroism of social workers across Aotearoa. Every day, social workers walk alongside individuals, whānau, and communities — advocating, supporting, protecting, and empowering, often in the toughest of circumstances and too often without the recognition they deserve.

From supporting tamariki and rangatahi, standing with survivors, strengthening families, advocating for fairness, and helping communities heal and thrive — social workers are there. Listening. Acting. Caring. Holding hope when others can’t.

This year’s theme, “Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society,” reminds us that real change is collective. Harambee — pulling together — speaks to the power of unity, shared responsibility, and community-led solutions. Social workers live this every day, fostering connection, solidarity, and sustainable futures in a world that can feel increasingly divided.

Today we honour social workers for their commitment to social justice, wellbeing, and community sustainability. Thank you for being the bridge-builders, the advocates, the listeners, and the champions of hope. 💚

Let’s keep pulling together — for people, for communities, and for a more just and harmonious future.

🌈 Neurodiversity Awareness Week | 16–22 March 🌈This week is Neurodiversity Awareness Week, a time to recognise and celeb...
15/03/2026

🌈 Neurodiversity Awareness Week | 16–22 March 🌈

This week is Neurodiversity Awareness Week, a time to recognise and celebrate the natural differences in how people think, learn, and experience the world.

Neurodiversity includes conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and Tourette syndrome. In Aotearoa New Zealand, many tamariki, rangatahi and adults identify as neurodivergent, bringing unique strengths, perspectives, creativity, and problem-solving skills to our communities.

However, many neurodivergent people still face barriers in education, healthcare, and everyday life. Raising awareness helps create more inclusive, understanding, and supportive environments for everyone.

This week is a great opportunity to:
💡 Learn more about neurodiversity
💬 Listen to and amplify neurodivergent voices
🤝 Support inclusion in schools, workplaces, and communities

Celebrating neurodiversity means recognising that different ways of thinking are a valuable part of human diversity. 🌏

🚧 Roadworks on Main Street – Starting Sunday 16 March 🚧Patients visiting the clinic over the next few weeks should be aw...
14/03/2026

🚧 Roadworks on Main Street – Starting Sunday 16 March 🚧

Patients visiting the clinic over the next few weeks should be aware of upcoming roadworks in the area.

Palmerston North City Council’s contractor, Fulton Hogan, will be upgrading Main Street. To complete this work:

• The road will be closed at the roundabout between Main Street and The Square from 10pm Sunday 15 March to 6am Monday 16 March while a temporary lane diversion is installed.
• From Monday 16 March, part of Main Street will be closed for approximately 6 weeks.
• A detour will be in place during this time.

If you are coming to the clinic, please allow a little extra travel time and follow the detour signage in the area.

Thank you for your patience while these improvements are completed 🚗

💤 World Sleep Day 2026 – “Sleep Well, Live Better” 💤Did you know that good sleep isn’t just about quantity, but also qua...
12/03/2026

💤 World Sleep Day 2026 – “Sleep Well, Live Better” 💤

Did you know that good sleep isn’t just about quantity, but also quality? This year’s World Sleep Day theme, “Sleep Well, Live Better”, reminds us that healthy sleep is essential for our physical health, mental wellbeing, and overall quality of life.

Why sleep matters:
• Supports memory, learning, and concentration
• Boosts immunity and helps prevent illness
• Improves mood and emotional resilience
• Helps maintain a healthy weight and heart health

Tips for better sleep:
✅ Keep a consistent sleep schedule – go to bed and wake up at the same time each day
✅ Create a calm, dark, and quiet sleep environment
✅ Limit screens and bright lights before bed
✅ Avoid caffeine and heavy meals close to bedtime
✅ Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or gentle stretching

Getting enough high-quality sleep can help you feel more energized, focused, and resilient every day.

This World Sleep Day, take a moment to prioritise your sleep – your body and mind will thank you! 🌙💙

💪 Move Better, Live Better — See Our Physiotherapist! 💪Dealing with pain, injury, or movement issues can hold you back f...
10/03/2026

💪 Move Better, Live Better — See Our Physiotherapist! 💪

Dealing with pain, injury, or movement issues can hold you back from work, exercise, or simply enjoying life. Physiotherapy is a proactive, drug-free way to recover, improve function, and prevent future injuries.

🌟 How Physiotherapy Can Help:
- Personalized Rehabilitation: Tailored treatment plans to reduce pain and restore movement
- Faster Recovery: Targeted exercises and therapies to help you return to work and daily activities safely
- Prevention & Advice: Learn posture, ergonomics, and strategies to avoid re-injury

Meet Indika, our Registered Physiotherapist
Indika specialises in:
✅ Pain & injury management
✅ Post-surgical rehab
✅ Arthritis & joint health
✅ Neurological & respiratory conditions
✅ General musculoskeletal concerns

💡 Did you know? ACC covers part of injury-related physiotherapy, and other funded pathways are also available.

📅 Booking is simple! Schedule your appointment via the Manage My Health app or call us on 06 358 7282.

Don’t let pain or injury hold you back — start your journey to better movement and healthier living today! 💜

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491 Main Street
Palmerston North
4410

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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More than just an appointment! The Health Hub Project staff work in teams to achieve the best possible healthcare outcomes for patients. ​​​​ It will develop and use both new and re-designed healthcare processes and systems - multidisciplinary care teams, professional collaboration internally and externally, and a culture of practice, overall, which is proactive and inclusive, respectful and supportive.