Greenwood Health

09/12/2025

🌿 Patient Update: About Those 12-Month Prescriptions…
You may have seen ads suggesting everyone can now get a 12-month prescription. Unfortunately, that’s not quite how it works.
👉 Not everyone will qualify — especially if you need regular monitoring, blood tests, or medication adjustments.
👉 Only some medicines (like certain statins, thyroid meds, and vitamin D) are usually suitable.
👉 Your GP decides what’s safe based on your health needs — not advertising.
👉 Savings are not guaranteed and fees may vary between practices.
Our priority is always safe, high-quality care. We’ll prescribe 12-month scripts when appropriate and explain when they’re not the safest option.
🔗 Read the full GenPro statement here:

Recent advertising promoting 12-month prescriptions is creating expectations that are unrealistic, unhelpful, and in many cases not in patients’ best interests, says GenPro Chair Dr Angus Chambers.

05/11/2025

Concerned about the measles outbreak? 😷🤒

Please take a look at the below information sheet and don't hesitate to phone us (03 528 8866), if you suspect you or any of your family members has measles.

05/11/2025

05/11/2025

Our prices increased on 22nd Oct 2025.

Please visit our website or click the link below for updated price list.

Annual Fee Update Each year we review our fees to reflect changes in costs and the level of government funding we receive. This helps us continue providing qual

12/09/2025

22/07/2025

We are still seeing a number of people presenting with gastro symptoms who are unaware of the boil water notices in the region. Please see details below about the current boil water notices in place.

UPDATE MONDAY 21 July: The boil water notice has now been lifted for the Tapawera water supply.

The quality of the source water has fully recovered, and the treatment plant has returned to normal operating conditions. No bacteria were found in any of the treated water samples collected at the plant and within the network.

This means that the residents and businesses connected to the water supply no longer need to boil water before consumption.

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Let's talk drinking water! First of all, a reminder that if you have a private bore, anywhere in the District, it is recommended that you boil your water following the recent flooding.

Shallow bores in any location can be contaminated from surface water, but especially when there has been heavy rain and groundwater levels rise to be much closer to the surface than normal.

This recommendation will be in place for a while yet, but exactly how long for is difficult to say. We would refer you to the Health NZ guidance - https://rebrand.ly/b0862a.

If you want to test your water for bacterial contamination, check out this page for laboratory information: https://rebrand.ly/38fa23.

What about everyone on a Council water supply? For the majority, there are no issues with your drinking water and you don't need to boil it. However there are a few townships with boil water notices in place.

A reminder that we have permanent boil water notices in place for Dovedale, Eighty Eight Valley and Redwoods 1 and 2.

There are now no temporary boil water notices in place.

The issues affecting the Dovedale water treatment plant have been resolved, and the water is gradually making its way into the Dovedale network.

22/07/2025

Our Wellby Talking Cafes welcome everyone, whether you just want company for a coffee, or you're looking to connect more and hear what else is happening in your community.

No need to sign up – just turn up on the day and the hosts will greet you with a smile. It’s a laid-back, open space to chat, relax, and maybe even make a few new friends.

Talking Cafés happen every week in different locations across Nelson Tasman, so there’s always a chance to drop by and join in.

Want to find a Talking Café near you?

Check out www.wellby.org.nz for more information or see below for the list of our Talking Cafes in August.

11/07/2025

Morning Motueka, I hope you are all doing ok. Please know that we are open today for any urgent care needs. Just ring the practice to get an appointment. Take care.

03/07/2025

If anyone has been affected with the flooding, we have access to free consultation for those in need. Reach out if you need some help.

30/06/2025

Nau mai, haere mai – welcome to Wilkinson Street Clinic.

This morning we officially open the doors to our new Wilkinson Street Clinic. Ngā mihi nui to our local kaumātua Kevin Miratana and Sean Delany for leading the blessing.

To our community we hope you feel the warmth and manaakitanga when you come through these doors. The vision for this clinic is that it feels a little less clinical and a little more like home – a place where it’s easier to reach out and get the care you need.

This clinic is a satellite of our main Greenwood Street site and will operate by appointment only. Urgent care will continue to be provided at Greenwood Street.

We hope to see you all soon.

26/06/2025

We are open today and can see anyone with urgent health or routine care needs. We also have capacity for phone consultations if you are unable to make it to your appointment. Just give the team a call.

Please note that due to weather this may change as we have to ensure staff safety.

Take care it there

22/06/2025

📢 Greenwood Health is Growing! 🌱
We’re excited to share that our new satellite clinic on Wilkinson Street is opening late June! 🏥✨

📍 Location: 2 Wilkinson Street (just down the road!)
🗓️ From 30 June, your appointment reminders will clearly state whether to head to Greenwood Street or our new Wilkinson Street Clinic — so you’ll always know where to go.

You'll still see the same friendly faces — our amazing team will work across both locations, continuing to provide the same compassionate, patient-centred care you know and trust. 💚

💡 Please note: Wilkinson Street Clinic will be by appointment only. All urgent care will continue to be seen at 20 Greenwood Street.

🩺 Services at Wilkinson Street include:
• Skin checks
• Spirometry & respiratory clinics
• Travel health
• Diabetes management
• Infection clinic
• Ear care
• Advanced Care Planning
• Health Coach & HIP
• Dietitian & Clinical Pharmacist
• Visiting Nelson Hospital specialists

We’re so proud to grow alongside our community. Thank you for your ongoing support — we can’t wait to welcome you to our new space!

Ngā mihi nui,
The Greenwood Health Team