Kaipara Medical Centre

12/08/2025

Hi Community,

🍏 Free Healthy Eating & Cooking Workshop 🍲

Want to learn how to eat well and cook healthy meals on a budget?
Join our free 2-hour workshop — practical tips, delicious recipes, and money-saving ideas included!

📅 Dates: Wednesday 3 September & Wednesday 10 September
⏺️10.45am -12.45pm
⏱ Time: 2 hours each session
📍 Spaces are limited to 20 people

📞 Call 420 8400 or 📧 email Roz@kaiparamed.co.nz to book your spot today!

Cheers
Roz

12/08/2025

Parking at Kaipara Medical

Kia ora patients,

Just a quick reminder, when visiting Kaipara Medical Centre, we kindly ask that you use the designated car parks clearly marked with our signage.

Please avoid parking in the spaces marked "Health NZ" unless you’ve been given permission to do so.

We appreciate your understanding.

11/08/2025

🌸 It’s Women’s Health Week! 🌸

This week is all about empowering wāhine across Aotearoa to prioritise their health and wellbeing 🩷.

Here at Kaipara Medical Centre, we are here to support you in all areas of your health and wellbeing. From general health to cervical screening, contraception, menopause, and mental health, this is a time to kōrero, connect, and care for ourselves and each other.

Read more about women's health topics via the link below:
https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/womens-health

11/08/2025

Did you know that one blood donation can save up to 3 lives?

From now until the end of winter, New Zealand Blood Service needs 43,380 blood and plasma donations to ensure hospitals and patients across the country continue receiving the lifesaving support they rely on you for.

Donating regularly ensures that a safe and plentiful supply of blood is available whenever and wherever it is needed. Pay it forward. One day whānau, friends or even you may need it.

For more information, and to find out if you are eligible to donate, check out NZ Blood's website linked below:
https://www.nzblood.co.nz/become-a-donor/am-i-eligible/

06/08/2025

Not feeling like yourself lately? Talking to someone you trust can help. Whether it’s a friend, whānau member, or colleague - opening up can ease stress and help you feel more supported. You don’t need a diagnosis, just a willingness to start the kōrero. Find practical tips to help you begin the conversation here ⬇️🌞

Having a support team when you have a mental health needs is really important. It might be hard to talk to others about your mental health problem but it can help others understand and help.

30/07/2025

Kia ora,

We wanted to let you know of some recent changes at Kaipara Medical Centre regarding the cost of a standard appointment.

From Friday, 1 August 2025, the following fees will apply.

For more information, visit our website, linked below:
https://www.kaiparamedicalcentre.co.nz/news/july-health-wellbeing-update/

30/07/2025

July Health & Wellbeing Update

We hope you have been staying warm and dry this July! This newsletter contains some important updates regarding changes here at Kaipara Medical Centre, as well as some tips for keeping well this winter. Read more on our website linked below.

This newsletter contains some important updates regarding changes here at Kaipara Medical Centre, as well as some tips for keeping well this winter.

30/07/2025

Feeling tense? Take a stretch break 🧘‍♀️

Stretching isn't just great for your body, it's also great for your mind. Try these movements anytime you need a quick reset:

⭐ Neck rolls
⭐ Shoulder shrugs
⭐ Reach for the sky
⭐ Seated twist
⭐ Touch your toes

24/07/2025

We're hiring!

We are looking for a part-time permanent practice nurse to join our nursing team at Kaipara Medical Centre. This is a 0.6 FTE position (3 days per week, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM). We are looking for someone who can bring clinical excellence and continually strive to deliver the highest quality care for our patients with a passion for improving the health of our community.

Read more about the role via the link below.

If you or someone you know is interested, please apply via HealthForce NZ, via the link below:

We are seeking an experienced Permanent Part-Time Practice Nurse to join our friendly team providing high-quality patient care.

24/07/2025

⭐We're hiring!⭐

Kaipara Medical Centre is looking for a medical receptionist to join our well-established and high-performing team, supporting a friendly bunch of dedicated doctors and nurses. The Medical Receptionist is a pivotal person in the medical centre environment, as they are the first point of contact with patients and visitors. They also coordinate the services and have a major role to play in prioritising workflows and managing patient expectations.

Read more about the role via the link below.

If you or someone you know is interested, please apply on Seek, via the link below:

We're looking for a warm, friendly medical receptionist to be the welcoming face to our practice!

23/07/2025

🩺We're hiring!🩺

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our close-knit team here at Kaipara Medical Centre. The position is a 1-year fixed-term role, covering maternity leave. This is a 0.6 FTE position (3 days per week, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) dedicated to urgent care walk-ins, without the responsibility of managing an ongoing patient cohort.

Read more about the role via the link below.

If you or someone you know is interested, please apply on Seek, via the link below:

Seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced general practice and urgent care clinic.

22/07/2025

Back pain is extremely common in adults and can be caused by a number of factors. Most back pain isn't serious and will improve over time – each person's journey is different.

Ideas about back pain have changed a lot over recent years. It's a good idea to read more about back pain as you may be surprised to discover that some of the things you thought were bad for your back are actually not a problem – or are even good for it.

Read more on Healthify:
https://healthify.nz/health-a-z/b/back-pain