Tuatapere Medical Centre

05/01/2026

Over the last week, Manage My Health reported and dealt with a cyber security incident that affected a small percentage of users in New Zealand.

🧡 Manage My Health has advised that the issue has been fully contained and fixed following an independent forensic review by international cyber security experts, and the system is currently safe to use.

🧡 Manage My Health is now confirming which practices and patients in New Zealand were affected and will contact those individuals directly. If you are affected, Manage My Health will contact you directly.

🧡 Manage My Health has official updates and FAQs at https://managemyhealth.co.nz/faqs-cyber-breach/

🧡 Patients can also log into your Manage My Health account to review the information they have stored there, change passwords and set up two-factor authentication

Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions related to the recent Cyber Breach.

30/12/2025

Life Jackets Save Lives 🛟
Whether you’re boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, or out on the river — wear a life jacket. Accidents happen fast, even to strong swimmers, and cold water and currents can overwhelm anyone.

✔️ Make sure life jackets fit properly
✔️ Wear them — don’t just carry them
✔️ Children should always wear one near open water
✔️ Check they’re in good condition before heading out

In Aotearoa, life jackets are one of the simplest ways to prevent drowning. If you wouldn’t drive without a seatbelt, don’t go on the water without a life jacket. 💙

19/12/2025

REMINDER:

You can still phone our number for help after hours.
📞 032266123

In an emergency phone 111.

19/12/2025

We wish you a happy and safe holiday period!
🎄🎅🏻🎆

08/12/2025

With summer holidays coming up, please be aware of measles, especially if you’re travelling overseas. ✈️

✅ Heading overseas? Measles outbreaks are occurring in New Zealand and other countries. Protect yourself and your whānau:
✅ Check your status: If you were born after 1 Jan 1969 and haven’t had two MMR doses, you’re at risk.
✅ Plan ahead: Immunity takes about a month to develop. Ideally, get vaccinated a month before travel (two vaccines, four weeks apart) if you’re not already protected.
✅ Babies (4–12 months): An extra “MMR dose zero” may be recommended for international travel. Ask your healthcare provider.

Watch for symptoms: 🤒 High fever | 🤧 Cough and runny nose | 👀 Red eyes | 🔴 Rash starting on face

Think you might have measles? Do not visit clinics or ED unannounced. 📞 Call Healthline (0800 611 116) or your GP first.

Check your immunity: http://spr.ly/6187743uB or call 0800 28 29 26 for help checking.

26/10/2025

24/10/2025

🚒🚑🚓 On behalf of the Tuatapere Emergency Response Teams

Good news — power, water and cell coverage are now back up and running in most parts of town. Thank you everyone for your patience and teamwork over the past few days.

🚨 Please note: A Boil Water Notice remains in place until further notice. All water for drinking, cooking, food preparation, brushing teeth, or pets should be boiled for at least one minute before use.

🌧️ Weather Alert: Conditions are expected to worsen later in the weekend, with a risk of further outages and potential flooding in some areas.

✅ Please take this time to prepare:
• Fill water bottles and containers while supply is stable
• Boil all water before drinking or cooking
• Keep devices charged and torches handy
• Secure outdoor items and check your property for flood risk
• Stay up to date with local weather and emergency alerts

We’re not out of the woods yet, so please stay prepared, stay safe, and look out for your neighbours as the weather develops.

22/10/2025

Due to current weather conditions and power outage, we currently have no phone contact. In an emergency phone 111. Please stay home and stay safe. If you have an appointment this afternoon and are now unable to attend, we will contact you once the power is back on.

22/10/2025

🔌POWER OUTAGE🔌

Our phones are currently down with the power outage.

In the event of an emergency please phone 111 🚑

12/10/2025

💜 World Meningitis Day was the 5th of October!

🧠💉 Protect our young ones — from babies to students heading into halls!

Meningococcal disease (meningitis) is rare but can be life-threatening, causing brain damage, hearing loss, or death within hours. It spreads quickly through coughing, sneezing, kissing, or sharing food and drinks — which is why babies, children, and students in shared accommodation are most at risk.

👶 For babies:
Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination is free for all babies in New Zealand and given as part of the routine immunisation schedule. Babies are most at risk in their first year of life.

🎓 For students:
If you’re moving into a hall of residence, boarding school, or hostel, you may be eligible for free meningococcal vaccines (MenB and MenACWY). Living closely with others makes it easier for the bacteria to spread — even among healthy people.

💬 Don’t wait — get protected early.
Vaccination is safe, effective, and could save a life. Phone 03 226 6123 to book ☎️

06/10/2025

📞 Need a same-day (acute) appointment? Please call early!

To help us manage our daily schedule and support our team, we kindly ask that you phone the medical centre as early in the day as possible if you need an acute (same-day) appointment.

Calling early allows us to:
✅ Fit in patients who need urgent care
✅ Plan our day more efficiently
✅ Ensure timely care for everyone
✅ Help balance the workload for our team throughout the day

Your cooperation makes a big difference — thank you for helping us keep things running smoothly and ensuring the best care for all our patients 💚

24/09/2025