Health Te Aroha

Health Te Aroha Health Te Aroha is a general practice, open 5 days a week, with a nurse phone triage available 24 h Health Te Aroha started in the late 1990’s.

Tertius Coetzer and Paul Henry amalgamated three of the four solo practices in Te Aroha into one practice and named it Health Te Aroha. This practice moved into a purpose built building in 2001 where it has stayed until today. During this time we brought pharmacy, pathlab, physio and the dentist into the building. We also offer specialist appointments, a midwife and diabetes nurse specialist. In 2005 Brendon Eade joined the practice and Health Te Aroha was first given CORNERSTONE accreditation the year after in 2006. Hayley Scott then joined the practice as a GP in 2007, becoming a director in 2010. In 2012 we became one of the first privately owned practices in Midlands Health Network to adopt the Health Care Home. This change is now well embedded in the practice. In December 2016 we said farewell to Paul Henry as he retired from the practice, and Melissa Titterton who joined us as a GP in 2014, stepped up to full time to take over his patients. We currently have 5500 patients and we offer care to the local community, covering the local rest homes, the community trust hospital and also college clinics. Since 2006 the practice has been active in teaching. We take fourth and sixth year medical students and also have registrars engaged in their education at the practice. We are a practice that is quality focussed and enjoys innovation and being at the forefront of general practice. The practice has prided itself on performing well in the quality plan with Midlands Health. In 2016 we achieved first place in the PHO for our quality performance.

Did you know we provide FREE Long Acting Reversible Contraception services (LARCs)?Long-acting reversible contraception ...
16/01/2026

Did you know we provide FREE Long Acting Reversible Contraception services (LARCs)?

Long-acting reversible contraception is the most reliable form of contraception available.
There are different forms of LARC. It can be an implant in your arm or a device that is inserted into your womb.
LARCs are called ‘fit and forget’ contraception because you don’t need to remember to take them every day.
Follow the link below for more information or enquire with reception to make an appointment to discuss options with a clinician.

Key points about long-acting reversible contraception Long-acting reversible contraception is the most reliable form of contraception available

We are very happy to be able to make this service accessible for women in the community.
11/12/2025

We are very happy to be able to make this service accessible for women in the community.

Do you have a pessary and are currently travelling to Waikato Hospital to have this managed?
We are pleased to announce we are offering a new pessary service!
We have a clinician who can assess prolapse, measure and order pessaries; fit and change them.
You do not need to be enrolled at our practice to access this service, it is open to everyone who needs it.
The initial assessment incurs a standard consult fee; but then there is funding available for the device, fitting and change/checks meaning pessary management is FREE.
Read more here: https://www.health-tearoha.co.nz/Services

Prescription Update – What You Need to Know. From February 2026 the NZ government will allows clinicians to write prescr...
11/12/2025

Prescription Update – What You Need to Know.
From February 2026 the NZ government will allows clinicians to write prescriptions for up to 12 months – but not everyone will qualify.
Who Needs More Frequent Reviews?
Some patients will still need to see their prescriber every 3 or 6 months before getting a prescription. This includes people who:
- Have new or changing medications
- Need regular monitoring (like blood tests)
- Have multiple health conditions
- Are on medications with higher risks or side effects
Examples: Diabetics needing blood sugar checks; patients on antidepressants with recent changes to medications; patients with heart conditions taking multiple medications.
What About Controlled Drugs?
Medications like strong painkillers or sleeping pills are not included in 12 monthly prescribing. These still require regular reviews, usually every 1-3 months.

Prescription Update – What You Need to Know. From February 2026 the NZ Government will allow clinicians to write prescri...
24/11/2025

Prescription Update – What You Need to Know.

From February 2026 the NZ Government will allow clinicians to write prescriptions for up to 12 months – but not everyone will qualify.

You may be eligible if
- Your condition is stable
- You’ve been on the same medication for a while
- You don’t need frequent check-ups or blood tests
- You understand your treatment and take your medication regularly

Examples: Blood pressure medication that’s working well. Asthma inhalers with no recent changes. Oral contraceptives with no side effects.

Keep an eye out for our next post, there is more info to follow.

Prescription Update – What You Need to Know. From February 2026 the NZ government will allow clinician's to write prescr...
17/11/2025

Prescription Update – What You Need to Know.

From February 2026 the NZ government will allow clinician's to write prescriptions for up to 12 months – but not everyone will qualify.
You may be eligible if your condition is stable and your medication hasn’t changed. Some patients still need 3-6 monthly reviews to stay safe. Controlled drugs (like strong pain killers or sleeping pills) are not included.
Even if the law allows it, the prescriber’s job isn’t just to write prescriptions. They still need to check in with you regularly and ensure that your treatment is right for you, that you’re not having side effects, and nothing in your health has changed. It’s about clinical responsibility - what’s safe and right for you, not just legal rules.
Regular reviews help to catch any changes in your condition early, adjust medications if needed and make sure your treatment is still the best option for you.
So even if you feel fine, your clinician may still need to see you before giving you a longer prescription. It’s not about red tape – it’s about keeping you safe and well.

Keep an eye out for our next post there is more info to follow.

Do you have a pessary and are currently travelling to Waikato Hospital to have this managed?We are pleased to announce w...
13/10/2025

Do you have a pessary and are currently travelling to Waikato Hospital to have this managed?
We are pleased to announce we are offering a new pessary service!
We have a clinician who can assess prolapse, measure and order pessaries; fit and change them.
You do not need to be enrolled at our practice to access this service, it is open to everyone who needs it.
The initial assessment incurs a standard consult fee; but then there is funding available for the device, fitting and change/checks meaning pessary management is FREE.
Read more here: https://www.health-tearoha.co.nz/Services

Check out the phone interveiw Brendon has done with Jesse Mulligan on RNZ by clicking the link below.
19/09/2025

Check out the phone interveiw Brendon has done with Jesse Mulligan on RNZ by clicking the link below.

Brendon has been awarded a Community Service Medal from the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners for his commitment to rural medicine.

Special thanks to our speakers Emma Hedgecock (Nurse Practitioner) and Tahli Meadows (Clinical Nurse Specialist) from Ho...
18/09/2025

Special thanks to our speakers Emma Hedgecock (Nurse Practitioner) and Tahli Meadows (Clinical Nurse Specialist) from Hospice Waikato for hosting last nights information evening "Living with life limiting illness" and thank you to all who attended, we do hope you found this session informative.

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Te Aroha

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+6478848053

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