Rakaia Medical Centre

18/08/2025

Casual Cleaner Wanted

The Medical Centre is looking for a casual cleaner.
The position is to fill in when our regular cleaners are unable to work.
The cleaning shift is 2 hours from 5pm.
The days will be as required.
If you are looking for a bit of pocket money or think you may be able to help us please contact
Joanne Whittingham
Operations Manager
Ph 3035002

12/08/2025

Dealing with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) as a child is extremely challenging. It means missed school days, hospitalisations, and, often, social isolation. Camp Purple Live provides a unique opportunity for children and teenagers with IBD to interact with others who share similar experiences, and who won't make them feel different because of their disease.
If you have a child with any of these conditions or know of anyone please get in touch with this great organisation.
In October 2025 a very talented lady we know is attempting to run 200k in 24 hours at NZ 6 Day Ultramarathon in her home town of CHCH to raise money for Camp Purple.
Givealittle page:
https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/200km-in-24-hours-for-camp-purple?ref=home&ref_code=trending

04/08/2025

We are currently having an issue with our phones. If you cannot get through please leave us your name and number and we will return your call as soon as we can.
Thank you for your patience while we get this issue sorted.

22/07/2025

If you are not getting expected calls and cannot call or get Mobile Data, this is why.
It is not in all areas. Some parts of Rakaia and surrounding areas are still functional.

This is the notice on the Spark Outage and Maintenance page.

SPARK MOBILE SERVICES OUTAGE
Canterbury Outage

Mobile customers in Canterbury may experience a loss of Voice, Data & SMS services (between 14th July 2025 at 23:15 and 25th July 2025 at 17:00, Up to 10 days 17 hours) due to Network Maintenance.

07/07/2025

***Breast Screening in Ashburton for the next 4 Months. ***

If you are between 45-69 you may be eligible for a free 2 yearly mammogram.
Please Call 0800 270 200 to book and check your eligibility.

26/06/2025

15/06/2025

Ring us and book your Flu Vaccination now.
Ph 03 303 5002

21/05/2025

****Due to Illness the Talking Cafe is cancelled today****

21/05/2025

The Mobile Breast Screening Unit will be visiting Ashburton from the 30th of June to the 5th of November, offering free breast screening services for eligible women aged 45–69.

Details
• Dates: 30th of June- 5th of November
• Screening Times: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Location: Ashburton Hospital Carpark,
28 Elizabeth Street, Ashburton 7700
• You can also call 0800 270 200 to book, and
walk-ins may be welcome on some days, but
we encourage phoning ahead!

20/05/2025

LET INFLUENZA HOLD YOU BACK THIS WINTER!*
It has certainly turned colder this week and Winter is fast approaching. Flu season is here!

If you have not had your Flu vaccination yet, call us and book to get it done now.

Eligibility for funded Influenza Vaccinations
* People aged 65 years and over
* Pregnant women
* People with underlying health conditions including heart disease, cancer, diabetes and severe asthma
* People with significant mental illness such as schizophrenia or those currently accessing mental health services.
*Children who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness or have a history of respiratory illness

Ph 03 3035002 to book your Influenza Vaccination

30/04/2025

UPDATE:
We are having to send our clinical staff home for their safety. We are providing telephone advice only now, please still call us so we can give you advice if needed and work out how to care for you in the best way today. Stay safe.

30/04/2025

*****CANCELLED*****

Due to the weather the Talking Cafe has been cancelled today.

Stay safe and warm everyone.