The Doctors Red Beach offers accessible care on Red Beach Road.
Our team provides check-ups, immunisations, long-term condition support, men’s and women’s health, plus a Nurse Prescriber for easier medication access.
26/11/2025
What is a Nurse Practitioner (NP)?
You might have seen a nurse practitioner at your local clinic – but what exactly do they do?
Nurse Practitioners are highly trained healthcare professionals who can:
✅ Diagnose and treat health conditions
✅ Prescribe medications
✅ Order and interpret tests
✅ Manage ongoing care for a wide range of health needs
They work closely alongside doctors, nurses and the wider healthcare team to provide expert patient centered care.
With 65 medical centres across New Zealand, there’s a good chance we’re already in your new neighborhood!
If you're relocating, speak to our team before you go — we can help you transfer your care to one of our other medical centres, making the move easier for you and your family.
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)
Measles symptoms usually develop 7 to 14 days after exposure. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, sore and watery pink eyes, followed by a blotchy rash.
If you or your whānau feel unwell, you can call Healthline for advice and information about what to do next. Please don’t visit the practice if you feel unwell – call your practice before coming in.
The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is now free for adults from 1 October 2025. Book your free MMR vaccine today with one of our medical centres!
12/11/2025
Are your vaccinations up to date?
As the flu and COVID-19 continue to circulate, it’s important to check that your vaccinations are up to date.
Vaccination remains a key defense in reducing severe illness and protecting our communities. Whether it's your annual flu shot or the latest COVID-19 booster, staying current helps keep you and those around safe.
Measles is highly infectious. This year in Aotearoa New Zealand we have already had cases of measles.
The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is now FREE in New Zealand for adults and children.
After one dose of the vaccine, around 95% of people are fully protected, and after 2 doses, 99% of people are fully protected.
The MMR vaccine is the best form of protection against measles.
Book your free MMR vaccine today at one of our medical centres! If you or your whānau feel unwell, please stay home and call us before visiting.
Sarah Richardson (Nurse Practitioner) joins us in November.
Sarah will be joining our practice on 17 November, returning to the sunny Hibiscus Coast after five years in Hawke’s Bay. Sarah will be in the practice 4 days a week.
She brings valuable experience from her work in respiratory and sleep services, remote clinics in Wairoa, and as a locum Nurse Practitioner on the mobile Health Bus serving the South Auckland community.
We look forward to properly introducing her once she's settled in.
09/11/2025
🎄 Holiday Prescription Reminder 🎄
💊 To make sure you have enough of your regular medications to last over the Christmas period, now is a good time to start thinking about any repeat prescriptions you may need.
To ensure you’re covered, please remember that repeat prescriptions must be ordered by 2pm on Friday, 19th December
📅 Holiday Hours
Closed: 3PM, Wednesday 24th December
Reopening: Monday, 5th January 2026
🚑 Need care while we’re closed?
📞 Healthline: 0800 611 116 (Free, 24/7)
🏥 Urgent Care:
• Silverdale Medical Centre
• Shore Care – Greville Rd
• Shore Care – Smales Farm
📟 In an emergency, call 111
💙 Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season!
— The Doctors Red Beach Team
05/11/2025
Measles is highly infectious. This year in Aotearoa New Zealand we have already had cases of measles. The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is now free for adults as of 1 October 2025! After one dose of the vaccine, around 95% of people are fully protected, and after 2 doses, 99% of people are fully protected.
Book your free MMR vaccine today at one of our medical centres!
If you or your whānau feel unwell, you can call Healthline for advice and information about what to do next. Please don’t visit the practice if you feel unwell – call your practice before coming in.
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are expert registered nurses with advanced clinical training.
NPs provide much of the same care as a GP, often with shorter wait times. They can help you and your whānau with:
Comprehensive health assessments – from routine checks to complex presentations.
Diagnosis and treatment of common and long-term conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure).
Prescribing medicines that are appropriate for your care plan.
Ordering and interpreting tests – bloods, X-rays and other diagnostics.
Preventive care – screening, vaccinations and lifestyle advice to keep you well.
Minor procedures – including wound care, suturing and stitch removal.
Referrals – arranging specialist input when you need it.
04/11/2025
November is Diabetes Action Month – a timely reminder to seek medical advice if you have concerns or have had a recent diagnosis of diabetes. It’s reasonably common in New Zealand with over 323,700 people living with it. Young people can get diabetes too – know what to look for. Get more information from the experts: https://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/
03/11/2025
1.8 billion people around the world are disabled – representing 17% of the global population. Purple Tuesday is a reminder to work towards accessibility everyday, everywhere for everyone.Learn more: https://purpletuesday.co/
02/11/2025
Meningococcal vaccinations for students
Are your children heading off to boarding school or university halls of residence next year? If so, they're eligible to be vaccinated against meningococcal for free.
Free meningococcal vaccines are available for students in NZ aged 13-25 who are in their first year of a close-living situation, like a university hall of residence or boarding house, or up to 3 months before. Learn more.
We have vaccines in stock. Please call us for more info or to book an appointment with our nursing team.
31/10/2025
Free annual check-ups for some chronic conditions.
All our medical centres are closed on public holidays, except Urgent Care Centres, which remain open for walk-in services.
If it’s an emergency, dial 111.
If you need urgent medical assistance, visit your nearest A&E or Urgent Care Centre.
For regular GP and healthcare appointments after the long weekend, you can book via our patient portal.
26/10/2025
Our health improvement specialists work alongside our GPs and nurses. They can support patients of all ages with:
*Improving mood or mental health
*Changing habits to reduce the harm of drinking or drug use
*Learning tools to improve sleep and address other physical health issues that are *impacting mental well-being
*Talking about things that are bothering them – relationships, grief, loneliness, or family violence
*Making lifestyle changes to manage long-term health conditions, disabilities, or chronic pain
*Increasing connection to positive support people
*Getting connected to services in the community
FREE support is available to enrolled patients, often on the same day.
To book an appointment with someone in our health improvement team, please call us and speak to your GP, or ask at Reception.
23/10/2025
It’s completely normal to feel anxious before an exam, job interview, or big event. But when anxiety becomes strong, frequent, and difficult to manage, it can start to affect everyday life. This is known as Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) — the most common type of anxiety.
Common symptoms of GAD include:
*Feeling tense, nervous, on edge, or irritable
*Racing heart, shortness of breath, or “butterflies”
*Trouble concentrating or sleeping
*Constant worry or feeling something bad might happen
*Physical symptoms like headaches, nausea, or tiredness
*Inability to relax or enjoy quiet time
*The need to know what's going to happen in the future
If you are dealing with these types of anxiety, our team is here to help. Give us a call to schedule a consultation.
21/10/2025
A self-requested health test helped save a life! Saad Mansour detected early-stage prostate cancer through a simple PSA test, all thanks to BODYiQ, a self-requested health and blood testing service. The Doctors Online partnered with Awanui Labs to provide clinical follow-up for abnormal results, helping you take control of your health.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a timely reminder to do regular self-checks, as early detection is vital. If you’ve noticed something unusual – like a lump, swelling, or skin changes – and can’t get a same-day appointment at your usual clinic, we’re here to help.
You can speak to one of our online doctors, and if you’ve taken photos beforehand, that can really help. They’ll assess your symptoms, provide support, and recommend in-person follow up if needed.
We encourage everyone to know what their breasts normally look and feel like, and to understand what common changes to watch out for. Breast Cancer NZ recommends checking your breasts once every year.
If you have any concerns or want to learn more about breast health, don't hesitate to book an appointment with us. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Kia ora! The Doctors Red Beach team will be undertaking staff training on Thursday, 9th October, and our phones will be offline until 9:30am.
⏰ If you need us, please give us a call after 9:30am.
🚨 If it’s an emergency, please call 111 right away.
Thanks for your patience and understanding — we’ll be back on the phones at 9.30am.
The Doctors Red Beach
06/10/2025
We’re excited to be welcoming three new clinicians to our team!
👨⚕️ Welcome Dr Ivan Gannaway – GP
Already familiar to many as a locum, Dr Ivan officially joins us permanently from later this month. With over 30 years’ experience across internal medicine, psychiatry, emergency medicine, and general practice, he became a Fellow of the Royal NZ College of GPs in 2014. Outside of work, Ivan enjoys time with his family, reading, and music.
👩⚕️ Welcome Sarah Richardson – Nurse Practitioner
Sarah joins us from the middle of November, returning to the Hibiscus Coast after five years in Hawke’s Bay. Her background spans respiratory and sleep services, remote clinics in Wairoa, and locum work on the mobile Health Bus serving South Auckland.
👩⚕️ Welcome Andrea McFarlane – Registered Nurse
Andrea joins our nursing team later this month. A registered nurse and midwife, she brings valuable experience in palliative care and neonatal (SCBU) support.
02/10/2025
🏠 Moving soon? You may not need to change healthcare providers! With over 65 medical centres nationwide, we can help you transfer to one of our other practices.
There are a variety of contraception or birth control methods that prevent pregnancy, each with pros and cons. 👍👎
If you're considering contraception, your chosen method will come down to personal preference, and how your body feels. Here we compare some of the most common contraceptive options available. 💊
We recommend talking through the available options with a GP or Nurse Practitioner. If one method is giving you negative side effects impacting your life, please come back and see us, so that we can look at another option for you.
Some contraceptives may also be subsidised - ask your GP or NP to find out more.
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We are open for your health needs, 365 days a year. We take a complete approach to you and your family's health and well-being, providing both Urgent Care and GP Services.
Our Urgent Care Clinic is conveniently open late from 8am-8pm, every day including weekends and public holidays, for accidents, injuries, urgent medical matters and unexpected illnesses. You don't need an appointment for our urgent care services, just walk-in. All welcome, enrolled and non-enrolled patients. We are endorsed against ACC Standards for Urgent Care centres.
Our full range of General Practice(GP) services provide care for our enrolled patients with booked appointments, Monday to Friday. Our dedicated team of GPs & practice nurses are here to provide you with quality, patient-centred health care, and support around women's and men's health, child and youth health, long-term conditions (including diabetes, asthma, cardiovascular disease).
All services delivered by our practice are backed by a Cornerstone Accreditation achieved through meeting ongoing legal and safety standards and continuous quality improvement. Our facilities are comfortable and purpose-built to deliver you the best care.
We have been part of the Red Beach Health Hub supporting the local community for many years, along with Hibiscus Radiology, Hands On Rehabilitation and Red Beach Pharmacy. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible.
