Pihanga Health

03/11/2025

What is Measles?
Measles is a serious illness caused by a virus. It spreads very easily from person to person.

Measles has caused many deaths in tamariki (children) around the world, so it's important we all take action.

Early Symptoms include:
🔴 High fever
🔴 Cough
🔴 Runny nose
🔴 Loss of appetite
🔴 Sore, red eyes (conjunctivitis)
🔴 Small white spots inside the mouth (Koplik spots)

If you or anyone in your house is experiencing any of these symptoms, please DO NOT come into the practice. Instead, phone us at 0800 744 2642 (0800 Pihanga) or
Healthline New Zealand on 0800 611 116. We can make arrangements to see you without putting others at risk.

✅ If you'd like to discuss how you or your tamariki can be better protected, please call us. We're here to help!

* image courtesy of Kids Health. https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/measles-in-children

03/11/2025

23/10/2025

Enjoy the long weekend 😀

21/10/2025

He mihi mahana – we understand that visiting a doctor or nurse isn’t always easy.
We know that for some, coming into the clinic can feel a bit whakamā (embarrassing or uncomfortable), and you may not want others to know why you're here.
Just so you know – we have a side entrance you can use if you’d prefer more privacy. When you call to book, just let us know, and we’ll arrange for you to come through the side door.
Alternatively, there’s a bell near the side door – ring it, and one of our kaimahi will come out to help.
Your wellbeing matters to us – in all the ways that count.

19/10/2025

Big thanks to the awesome patients who dropped off this goodie bag! We don’t do what we do for the thanks — we do it because we care — but it really means a lot to be appreciated.

19/10/2025

FREE secondhand office furniture. Front lawn outside white house next to Pihanga Health (Dr Liaw’s). No holds. More will be added throughout the day

06/10/2025

As many of you know, we proudly serve as a PRIME (Primary Response in Medical Emergencies) team, supporting Hato Hone St John. PRIME brings together specially trained rural GPs and nurses to assist the ambulance service in areas where response times might be long or where extra medical expertise is needed to help patients.

Because of this important work, your appointment may occasionally be delayed when we’re responding to a PRIME callout. We truly appreciate your understanding and patience during these times—thank you!

That’s what small communities are about: banding together to support one another when needed. That’s what makes Tūrangi and the surrounding communities so special.

02/10/2025

We’re at the Forever Young Expo today, come on down and say hello to the team

23/09/2025

He aha te mea nui o te ao?
He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata

22/09/2025

He Kupu Aroha - A Tribute to Ariki Tā Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VIII

We, the staff of Pihanga Health, extend our heartfelt aroha and deep respect following the passing of esteemed Ngāti Tūwharetoa chief, Ariki Tā Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VIII.

We are profoundly grateful for Tā Tumu’s many years of leadership, service, and unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of whānau and communities. His presence carried great mana – a quiet strength, a deep compassion, and a genuine love for his people that we were privileged to witness first-hand.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Lady Susan Te Heuheu and the wider whānau at this time of immense loss.

The voice of the tūī is still. The mighty tōtara has fallen. Return to your tupuna, return to the sacred embrace of home. Haere atu rā, e te rangatira.

“Kua hinga te tōtara o Te Waonui a Tāne.”

21/09/2025

We’re incredibly grateful for the amazing work Madeleine does 👏. Having her on our team enhances the services we offer as a medical practice. It’s been a pleasure working alongside Hato Hone St John, and we look forward to continuing this partnership with Madeleine and other St John staff.