The Doctors Whakatipu

25/08/2025

Free Health Checks in Luggate!
Dean, our friendly paramedic, is set up across the road from the hotel in Luggate all this week offering free health checks.

Come down, have a yarn, and look after your health.
✅ Quick
✅ Easy
✅ Free

Regular health checks are a simple way to stay on top of your wellbeing — we’d love to see you there!

25/08/2025

🚴 We’re thrilled to be backing this year’s Glenorchy Grind taking place on 11 Oct — and even more excited that our very own Dr Kim and Ale will be hitting the track as part of the ride! 🙌

Cycling isn’t just great for your fitness — it boosts mental wellbeing, supports heart health, and helps you stay connected to the beautiful outdoors. We’re all for keeping active and having fun along the way!

https://www.glenorchygrind.co.nz/



Glenorchy Trails Trust

Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Glenorchy with major gravel cycling routes, catering to all skill levels and promoting community and outdoor connection.

24/08/2025

Dean is ready to do a free health check for you in Luggate across from the hotel all week.

14/08/2025

🏳️‍🌈 Proud to Support Queenstown Pride Week! 🌈

We’re thrilled to be the Medical Centre supporting this year’s Queenstown Pride Week celebrations!

With sponsorship from the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa, our team will be on hand throughout the festivities to provide healthcare, treatment, and support. 💙

Check out the Winter Pride NZ programme 👉 https://winterpride.co.nz/

📸 Photo credit: winterpride.co.nz

11/08/2025

🩺 Free Heart Health Checks – Coming to Your Community!

Starting in August, our Extended Care Paramedic will be hitting the road to offer free cardiovascular risk assessments (heart checks) and personalised health advice — right where you are.

It’s a great chance to check in on your heart health and get tips on how to stay well, especially as we head into spring. 💛

📍 First stop: Luggate in the last week of August!
🗓️ Keep an eye on our page for upcoming dates and locations near you.

08/08/2025

If you need to see a GP sooner than your regular clinic can offer, or you’d prefer the convenience of online GP services, we recommend The Doctors Online

- Free online consults for children under 14 (with CSC)
- Adults from $33 (with CSC)

See FAQs for suitability and fees at https://www.thedoctorsonline.co.nz

08/08/2025

✈️ Planning a trip?

Wherever you're heading in the world, it's important to consider your health and vaccination needs before you go. 🌍

From Hepatitis to Typhoid, Cholera, Malaria and Influenza — we offer a full range of travel vaccinations at The Doctors Whakatipu.

For all but the simplest travel plans, we recommend booking in with our nurse for personalised advice based on your destination.

05/08/2025

We’re now offering local anaesthetic to help make coil fittings more comfortable and manageable for our patients.

If you’ve been putting off getting an IUD because of concerns about pain — this could be a game-changer. 💫

Talk to your nurse or GP about what to expect and whether it’s the right option for you.

31/07/2025

👩‍⚕️ Did you know that, in many cases, you can see a nurse instead of a GP?

Our Practice Nurses are a vital part of our healthcare team — providing expert care, everyday support, and personalised advice to help you stay well.

You can book a nurse appointment for:

✅ Immunisations (childhood, flu, shingles, travel)
✅ Health checks (blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes)
✅ Cervical screening
✅ Wound care and dressings
✅ Injections and IV infusions
✅ Diabetes support and blood tests
✅ STI testing and emergency contraception
✅ Minor injuries and ACC care
✅ And more!

💊 Some of our nurses can also provide medication for common issues like UTIs, respiratory infections, skin infections, and pain relief.

📞 To book a nurse appointment, call us on 03 442 2288.

30/07/2025

Time for a medication review? If you take regular medicines, a review with your GP is often 3-6 months, or as advised. This ensures your treatment remains effective and safe. Book your review in advance to avoid prescription delays, especially during busy times like mid-winter or the holiday season. https://thedoctors.co.nz/services/repeat-prescriptions

29/07/2025

Not sure where to go when you need healthcare?

From your GP and pharmacy to after-hours clinics and emergency services - it’s important to know your options so you can get the right care at the right time.

✅ Check out this handy guide: healthify.nz/hauora-wellbeing/m/medical-help

23/07/2025

Being healthy means leading the quality of life you deserve and spending time on what matters most. Don't wait for sickness or an urgent situation before enrolling with a GP and healthcare team that you can truly trust. Enrol with us today: https://thedoctors.co.nz/enrolment-form

22/07/2025

Autumn and winter can bring a rise in illnesses, infections, slips, and sprains. If you need urgent medical care, many of our practices have an Acute Walk-In Clinic. Check our practices to find out more: https://thedoctors.co.nz/

16/07/2025

Have you recently welcomed a baby to your whānau? Your baby’s first immunisations start at 6 weeks – it’s the first step in protecting them from serious illnesses. Learn more: https://info.health.nz/immunisations/when-to-immunise

15/07/2025

Is your child’s immunisations up to date? Immunisations for tamariki under 18 on the National Immunisation Schedule are free. Give your medical centre a call if you’re unsure – our team are happy to help!

Check the National Immunisation Schedule here: https://info.health.nz/immunisations/national-immunisation-schedule

10/07/2025

Struggling to breathe this winter? You’re not alone. 1 in 6 Kiwis live with a respiratory condition, and colder weather can make symptoms worse. Our practices offer support for a range of respiratory conditions to help improve your quality of life. https://thedoctors.co.nz/services/respiratory-healthcare

07/07/2025

🌟COMING SOON: Free Community Health Checks🌟

We’re excited to be planning a new community outreach initiative with our Extended Care Paramedic, Dean. Over the coming months, Dean will be spending time in locations like Arrowtown, Glenorchy, Athol, and Kingston, offering free cardiovascular health checks.

Dean will be in each location for one day a week across four weeks, providing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessments (CVDRAs) and health advice. These checks are especially important for men, who are slightly more at risk of heart disease than women, but everyone is welcome. ❤

We’re currently working on securing local venues, and we’ll share the confirmed dates and locations as soon as they’re locked in. Watch this space!

07/07/2025

Skip the calls! The Doctors App makes it easy to manage your healthcare, whenever it suits you.
- Book, change, or cancel appointments quickly
- Get reminder notifications
- Order repeat prescriptions & choose your pharmacy
- View your health records

Available at most of our practices when you’re an enrolled patient. Learn more here: https://thedoctors.co.nz/app

02/07/2025

Have you tried our smart Care Kiosks?💡

If you’ve visited us recently, you may have noticed our new Care Kiosks! Paired with The Doctors App, the self-serve kiosks help you take control of your health. 💚

Simply arrive 5–10 minutes before your appointment to record your blood pressure, height, weight, and BMI. Your results are instantly available in The Doctors App and automatically sent to our system, so our clinicians can review them ahead of your consultation. Try one next time you visit!

02/07/2025

Did you know? Many of our medical centres have Health Improvement Practitioners (HIPs) and Health Coaches as part of the team, to support your mental health and wellbeing. https://thedoctors.co.nz/patient-hub/-health-improvement-practitioners-and-health-coaches

01/07/2025

Feeling a bit low this winter? Shorter days, colder weather, and less time outdoors can take a toll on our mood and energy levels. For some, these feelings may be a sign of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

If you’re worried, book a consult with our team: https://thedoctors.co.nz/patient-hub/book-an-appointment-online

30/06/2025

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in NZ. Also known as colorectal or colon cancer, it affects the colon (large bowel) and re**um, and men are more affected than women.

⚠ It can develop without any warning signs, but 90% of cases can be treated successfully if caught early.

Watch for symptoms like:
- Bleeding from the bottom
- Ongoing changes in bowel habits
- Persistent tummy pain
- Unexplained weight loss
- Feeling unusually tired or weak

Anyone with symptoms, no matter their age, should see a GP. You may also need earlier or more regular testing if you have a family history of bowel cancer.

Free bowel screening is available in NZ every two years for those aged 60–74. If you're Māori or Pacific, you’ll be invited to screen from age 50.

📬 It’s a simple test sent to your home that checks for early signs of cancer, before symptoms appear.

Learn more here:

A bowel screening test is for people who do not have any obvious symptoms of the disease. Discover more here:

26/06/2025

Feeling under the weather this winter? If you need to see a GP at short notice, The Doctors Online offer same-day online appointments! Book in under 2 minutes at https://www.thedoctorsonline.co.nz