Upper Hutt Health Centre

22/03/2026

Introducing Sergio Hollis, our Health Coach here at Upper Hutt Health Centre 🏥

Sergio Hollis has a background in fitness, nutrition, and
community health to provide FREE health coach services to improve your physical, mental, and nutritional health.

He offers help and support for a wide range of needs,
including:

🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Healthy Lifestyle Changes: Support with nutrition, physical activity, and building sustainable healthy habits.
🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Weight & Fitness Goals: Guidance on safe exercise, weight management, and improving overall fitness.
🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Health Navigation: Helping you understand your health plan and make the most of services available to you.
🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Motivation & Goal Setting: Working with you to set achievable health goals and stay on track.
🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Practical Everyday Changes: Support with routines, meal planning, activity levels, and maintaining motivation.

Sergio also offers a walking club and Mobility & Aerobics classes, for more information, click on the below link:

https://www.uhhc.co.nz/general-practice/walking-club-and-mobility-aerobics-classes/

Appointments can be booked via our reception team on 📞04 920 1800

16/03/2026

🚨 Book your Flu appointment today - Protect yourself and your whānau this flu season🚨

Influenza is more than just a bad cold, it can affect anyone at any time and can lead to serious illness or hospitalisation, even in healthy people. The best way to stay protected is by getting vaccinated. Flu vaccines are available for everyone aged 6 months and older.

Clinics commence 1st April with weekend options available

Who is eligible for a FREE flu vaccine?

💉 Everyone aged 65 and over.
💉 People under 65 with certain health conditions (like Asthma, Diabetes, Heart Disease, or Cancer).
💉 Pregnant women (any trimester).

For full eligibility criteria for free vaccine see here -
https://schedule.pharmac.govt.nz/ScheduleOnline.php?edition=&osq=Influenza+vaccine

Not eligible for a free vaccine – No problem

Other Options:

💉 Standard Vaccine - Flucelvax QUAD - $38
💉 Advanced Protection (Ages 50+) - FLUAD Quad - $45

This year, we are also offering the FLUAD Quad vaccine, this is an advanced vaccine that provides stronger and longer-lasting protection against Influenza A strains.

It’s also a great time to top up your COVID-19 protection. We can check your eligibility and administer both vaccines during the same visit.

📞 Book your appointment today! Call us at 04 920 1800 to secure your spot or book online via our Vensa Patient Portal

At Upper Hutt Health Centre, we're committed to supporting wellness and long life via quality care. Visit the most trusted family health centre in Upper Hutt.

15/03/2026

New Evening Appointment Options at Upper Hutt Health Centre



We know that getting to a daytime appointment isn’t always easy. To help make care more accessible, Upper Hutt Health Centre is trialling some more flexible appointment times.



📞 Evening Phone Appointments

Starting next week (March 23rd), we will be offering additional evening phone appointments on Mondays and Wednesdays (5pm -8pm) with our popular phone GP, Dr Sajy Kuruvilla.



👩‍⚕️ Evening Face-to-Face Appointments

From May will also have a limited number of Monday evening face-to-face appointments available for patients who prefer to be seen in person.



💲 After-Hours Fees

As these appointments are outside normal hours, evening appointments will have a slightly higher fee than our standard daytime appointments.



📈 Trial Period

This is a trial, and if these appointments prove popular we will look to expand their availability.



📅 Bookings

To book an appointment, please contact our reception team at 04 920 1800

At Upper Hutt Health Centre, we're committed to supporting wellness and long life via quality care. Visit the most trusted family health centre in Upper Hutt.

12/03/2026

Introducing Christiane Kunze, our new Health Improvement Practitioner.

Christiane has a background in psychology and social work and works alongside our GPs and nurses to provide FREE immediate support for challenges affecting your mental and physical wellbeing.

She offers expert guidance for a wide range of needs, including:

🧠 Mental Wellbeing: Managing stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, and trauma.
👥 Life & Relationships: Navigating family/childhood behavioral difficulties and relationship strain.
🛏️ Physical Health: Improving sleep, managing long-term conditions, and strengthening coping skills.
📈 Lifestyle Changes: Support with routines, activity, and reducing alcohol, smoking, or cannabis use.


How to book?

🩺 Appointments can be booked directly via our reception team or discuss with your GP/NP at your next visit with same day bookings often available.
📱 Versatile Consults: Available in-clinic, via video, telephone, or through home visits.
💵 Follow-up sessions can be arranged at no additional charge.


Take the first step today. Call us on 04 920 1800 to book or enquire.

06/03/2026

🌸 To all the wahine in the Upper Hutt community we wish you a happy International Women’s Day on Sunday 8th March! 🌸

In recognition of the day, we just wanted to highlight our Women’s Health Clinic. A female-led service dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of women at every stage of life.

Our experienced clinicians offer a wide array of services including:

- Menopause support
- Contraception counselling
- Menstrual health management
- Prenatal care
- Mirena and Jadelle contraceptive device insertions/removals & pessary reviews

Your health is your power. Whether you need a routine check-up or specialised advice, we are here to support you.

For more information regarding our Woman’s Health Clinic, please visit our website at

https://www.uhhc.co.nz/womens-health-clinic/

📍 Upper Hutt Health Centre

📞 Call us today to book your consultation – 04 920 1800

04/02/2026

ADHD assessment changes update

From 1 February 2026, national changes across Aotearoa mean that some specially trained General Practitioners (GPs) and Nurse Practitioners may be able to diagnose and initiate treatment for adult ADHD.

This is a significant change to how ADHD care may be delivered in primary care settings in the future.

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25/01/2026

Prescription changes

From 1 February 2026, some patients may be eligible to receive prescriptions valid for up to 12 months.

This change is part of a national update to prescribing rules and is designed to make it easier and more affordable for people with stable, long-term conditions to access their regular medications.

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08/01/2026

We are aware of the recent cyber security incident involving Manage My Health.

Manage My Health is managing the situation and will be contacting affected patients directly with more information. They also have FAQs available on their website for anyone who would like to learn more.

https://managemyhealth.co.nz/faqs-cyber-breach/

We understand this may be concerning for some patients. Please understand that no action is required unless you are contacted, and our team is here if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your understanding.

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

16/12/2025

Christmas Updates

As we head into the festive season, we wanted to share a few important updates with you – including our Christmas/New Year opening hours, where to seek care when we’re closed, and some exciting news about services at Upper Hutt Health Centre.

New Doctors at UHHC – Enrolments Now Open
We’re delighted to let you know that several new doctors have recently joined our team. With this increased capacity, we are now open for new patient enrolments.

If you have friends, whānau, or colleagues looking for a GP in Upper Hutt, we’d be pleased to welcome them.

Further information on how to enrol is available on our website.

Christmas & New Year Holiday Hours
Here’s everything you need to know about our holiday hours:

Wed, 10 Dec – Closed 12pm–2pm (Staff Christmas Lunch)
Wed, 24 Dec – Open normal hours
Thu, 25 Dec (Christmas Day) – Closed
Fri, 26 Dec (Boxing Day) – Closed
Mon, 29 Dec – Wed, 31 Dec – Open normal hours
Thu, 1 Jan (New Year’s Day) – Closed
Fri, 2 Jan (Day after New Year’s Day) – Closed
From Mon, 5 Jan – Open normal hours

Need Medical Care When We’re Closed?
For urgent care during our closure dates, please visit:

Lower Hutt Afterhours
Level 1, Verve on Connolly
2 Connolly Street, Lower Hutt

Heading Overseas? Visit Our Travel Clinic
If you’re planning international travel, consider booking a consultation with our travel doctor to ensure a safe and healthy trip.

Our travel medicine service is led by Dr Melanie Avery, who holds a postgraduate qualification in travel and tropical medicine from the University of Otago.

We provide:

Destination-specific health advice
Vaccination recommendations & re-certification
Risk assessments & prevention strategies (e.g., malaria, yellow fever, altitude illness)
Full medicals, visa application health checks & fitness-to-travel certificates
To book your travel health appointment contact our reception team on 04 920 1800 or by email on travel@uhhc.co.nz

Upper Hutt Women’s Health Clinic
We’re proud to offer a dedicated, female-led Women’s Health Clinic providing expert, compassionate care for women at every stage of life.

We provide:

Personalised care for adolescents, pregnancy, menopause and post-menopause
Assessment and management of gynaecological and hormonal health concerns
Contraception advice and procedures, including Mirena and Jadelle
Menstrual health, pelvic pain, PCOS, endometriosis and pessary reviews
Care from highly qualified clinicians with training in Women’s Health
To book your travel health appointment contact our reception team on 04 920 1800

Meri Kirihimete me te Hape Nū Ia – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thank you for trusting us with your care throughout the year. From all of us at Upper Hutt Health Centre, we wish you and your whānau a safe, restful, and happy holiday season. We look forward to supporting you in 2026.

The Team at Upper Hutt Health Centre

01/12/2025

Looking for a new GP?

Upper Hutt Health Centre is now welcoming new patients.

We are a locally owned, GP-led medical practice providing high quality, comprehensive care for the whole family. Our books are open, and we’re ready to support your health journey.

Whether you’ve recently moved to the area, need a family doctor, or are simply looking for a trusted healthcare team, we’re here to help.

Let your family and friends know. Enrolments are now open.

📞 04 920 1800
🌐

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27/11/2025

It’s almost holiday time! Here’s a quick update on our Christmas and New Year hours:

🕒 Holiday Hours
Wed 10 Dec – Closed 12 pm–2 pm (staff Christmas lunch)
11–24 Dec – Open normal hours
25–26 Dec – Closed (Christmas and Boxing Day)
29–31 Dec – Open normal hours
1–2 Jan – Closed (New Year statutory holidays)
From Mon 5 Jan – Back to normal hours

If you need medical help while we’re closed, please visit Lower Hutt Afterhours, Level 1, Verve on Connolly, 2 Connolly Street, Lower Hutt.

Thank you for being part of our community.
Meri Kirihimete me te Hape Nū Ia 🎄
Wishing you a safe, healthy and happy holiday season.

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29/10/2025

Measles cases have now been confirmed in Wellington.
It’s more important than ever to check that you and your whānau are protected.

Measles spreads very easily and can cause serious health complications. The best protection is two doses of the MMR vaccine, and it’s fully funded in NZ for anyone who hasn’t had both.

Not sure if you’ve had two MMR doses?
Call us and we can help you check.
If patients are unsure of their immunity to measles, they should be directed to check their immunisation records through My Health Record or freecall the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 28 29 26.
If you need it, you can book your MMR with us.

Be alert for symptoms:
• High fever
• Rash
• Cough, runny nose, red eyes

If symptoms appear, please stay home and phone us so we can arrange safe care: 04 920 1800

Let’s work together to keep our community protected. 💛

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