Ranolf Medical Centre

15/11/2025

💜 World Sanfilipo Awareness Day is on November 16th, which is about spreading awareness and sparking conversations globally about Sanfilippo Syndrome, a disease few have heard of.

💜 This special day of Awareness is in honour of the children around the world living with Sanfilippo Syndrome today, and those who have passed away. It also honours the families of these precious children.

💜 Sanfilippo Syndrome is a rapidly degenerative and fatal disease in children causing severe dementia, currently with no cure and no treatment options. Learn more about Sanfilippo Syndrome, its causes, its symptoms, current research, and how families and foundations are helping fund research for a cure:
https://curesanfilippofoundation.org/

💜 Raising awareness of Sanfilipo is a cause close to our hearts at Ranolf Medical Centre as one of our close neighbour's is directly affected by this condition.
Ollie Schimanski lives with this debilitating rare condition, similar to childhood dementia. His family shares their positive approach dealing with one of life’s hardest challenges in this video:
https://youtu.be/IUdEW2C78oc?si=sRLWBVvDBPgaaZmG

💜 We will have a donation box in reception for the week of Monday 17th November and will pass any donations onto the Sanfilipo Foundation. If you would like to support the cause, you can either pop in and drop of your donation to us or donate directly online:
https://give.curesanfilippofoundation.org/campaign/653569/donate

06/11/2025

Gumboot Up, New Zealand!

Facing mental health challenges can feel like walking through mud every day.

Join in on Friday, November 7th 2025 and show your support by slipping on your gumboots, donating and reminding our rangatahi that with support, they can make it through the mud.

Gumboot Friday is the main fundraising event for the I AM HOPE foundation who provide free counselling for people aged 25 and under. While they now receive public funding, the demand for free counselling continues to grow. Your generosity makes it possible for young people in distress to access mental health support when they need it most.

Text "BOOTS" to 469 to instantly donate $3

More info about Gumboot Friday can be found on their website:
https://www.gumbootfriday.org.nz/

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05/11/2025

Have your tamariki received both their measles vaccinations?

There is one due at 12 months and the 2nd due at 15 months.

There are a few different ways you can check their immunisation status:
1. Check your Well Child or Plunket book.
2. View their immunisation history through our patient portal Myindici.
3. Through the Te Whatu Ora My Health Account https://identity.health.nz/

03/11/2025

Do you know if you've been immunised for Measles?

There are a few different ways you can check your immunisation status:
1. Check your Well Child or Plunket book.
2. View your immunisation history through our patient portal Myindici.
3. Through the Te Whatu Ora My Health Account https://identity.health.nz/

Who should consider getting an MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubelle) vaccination?:‍
- 70 years or older do not need MMR vaccine
- Mid-50s and 60s are very unlikely to need a vaccine, but it can be considered if necessary e.g travelling to high-risk countries
- Adults up to mid-50s People aged younger than mid-50s need MMR if they do not have a clear record of two doses of measles containing vaccine or confirmed measles.

Vaccination is your best protection - two doses of the MMR vaccine protect 99% of people and is free for most in NZ.

02/11/2025

Please check your immunisation status, and that of your whānau.

You can phone us on 07 347 7537 to confirm whether you have received both vaccinations.

30/10/2025

Upcoming Road Closure - State Highway 30A Te Ngae Road

Please note, if you are coming into Ranolf Medical Centre between 10th Nov & 12th Dec, travel times will likely increase due to detours around a section of Te Ngae Road that will be closed due to asphalt resurfacing.

SH30A closure details

Date/time: 8am Monday 10 November to 5.30pm Friday 12 December.

Location: SH30A Amohau Street - between Te Ngae Road and Fenton Street, both north and southbound lanes.

Closure points and detour details
Soft closures: The soft closure points are Sala Street and Marguerita Street. Access for businesses and residents will be maintained at both ends of the affected area, up to the hard closure points.

Hard closures: Te Ngae Road, Hinemaru Street and just after the right turn bay to Pak n Save. The site will have no access until the work has been completed.

Detour route
• SH30 Te Ngae Road, left to Sala Street (SH30), right to Fenton Street, to Amohau Street (SH30A), and vice versa.
• Marguerita Street and Te Ngae Road access maintained for businesses and residents.

08/10/2025

Our awesome Tangata Ora team have been working hard along with other amazing collaborators on a special project!

Check out this article to find out what it's all about and how they are trying something new to help our patients heal!

A new wānanga series in Rotorua is using the healing power of taonga pūoro to support smoking and va**ng cessation.

08/10/2025

Tomorrow, communities across the globe will come together to mark World Homeless Day—a day dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness, as well as easing the suffering of those currently experiencing it.

Here in Rotorua, Te Taumatao Ngāti Whakaue Iho Ake will be hosting a special community event. The day will feature stalls from many Rotorua-based services including a shared lunch for whānau in need, and a time of remembrance for the most vulnerable members of our community. You are invited to join to raise awareness, show support, and strengthen the collective efforts to ensure that no one is left behind.

Date: Friday 10 October
Time: 9am-2pm
Venue: Corner of Pukuatua Street and Amohia Street

✨🙏🏾Rā Kāinga Kore o te Ao – He rā tēnei hei whakakotahi i a tātou ki te whakaatu aroha, tautoko me te manaakitanga ki tō tātou hapori, kia ngahau ai i te kai, te whakangahau me te kōtahitanga.

17/09/2025

✨Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week✨
Kupu (words) from Kuini Nga wai hono I te po Pootatau Te Wherowhero VIII:

“Tino Rangatiratangatia tō reo”
Taking responsibility of your language
“Mana Motuhaketia te taiao”
Taking responsibility of the environment / natural world
“Tino Rangatiratangatia tō Hauora”
Taking responsibility of your health
“Mana Motuhaketia tō pā harakeke”
Taking responsibility of your generations

A ātaahua (beautiful) reminder from our Māori Queen 👑

16/09/2025

✨Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week✨

Did you know that our website can be viewed in both English and Te Reo Māori?
When you enter our website, you will be prompted to select your preferred language.

https://ranolfmedical.co.nz/

You also have the option to switch from one to the other by selecting the "Te Reo Māori" or "English" button in the top right corner of every page.

15/09/2025

Join us this week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week).

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is an annual celebration for all New Zealanders to show their support for the Māori language, an official language of this country.

The theme for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2025 is ‘Ake Ake Ake – A Forever Language’. It represents the resilience, adaptability, and endurance of our language. It also reflects the commitment New Zealanders have to embracing and learning te reo Māori long into the future.

Te Wiki takes place from 14 – 20 September 2025. Join us this Māori Language Week to uplift te reo Māori now and further into the future!

11/09/2025

Know anyone who's looking for a new car? We are selling our awesome 2016 Suzuki Swift (it has under 29,000kms!).

More details can be found on our TradeMe listing:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/suzuki/listing/5519162710