Tawa Medical Centre and Linden Surgery

26/05/2026

We will be closed for King's birthday on Monday 1st June but otherwise open our usual hours next week. If you need medical assistance over the long weekend, please remember you can visit Kenepuru A&M or contact https://practiceplus.nz/ for a phone appointment.

Same day virtual GP appointments to suit you and your whānau. We help connect you with trusted medical care quickly, as an extension to your regular medical centre team and GP.

15/05/2026

Yesterday, our team traded our usual gear for a sea of pink! 🩷

​We proudly wore pink to stand together for Pink Shirt Day 2026. For us, it’s about so much more than just a color—it's a commitment to reducing bullying, celebrating diversity in all its forms, and making sure our workplace is safe, supportive, and inclusive for everyone.

​Kindness looks good on everyone!

20/04/2026

It is still a bit wet and windy out there today. We are open for all your healthcare needs as usual today. IF you prefer to have a phone consultation, rather than come to the surgery, please contact reception and let us know.

31/03/2026

20/03/2026

Back by popular demand, our brain health seminars will be running again from Tuesday 24th March. It's not too late to sign up... just email jenny.fenton@pathways.co.nz or call 0275336866

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Hey Tawa community!

If you're enrolled with Tawa or Linden Medical and interested in how you can look after your brain, then come along to a Brain Health Seminar and learn about ways to support your brain health!

Bring your whānau along and hear from guest speakers including Jodie Williams, Health Improvement Practitioner.

Book your space by emailing:
jenny.fenton@pathways.co.nz or call 027 533 6866



Tawa Medical Centre and Linden Surgery

20/03/2026

Back by popular demand, our Brain Health Seminar is set to run from 24th March. There are still a few slots left if you want to learn more about keeping your memory/brain in tip top condition. Book your space by emailing jenny.fenton@pathways.co.nz or call 0275336866

Hey Tawa community!

If you're enrolled with Tawa or Linden Medical and interested in how you can look after your brain, then come along to a Brain Health Seminar and learn about ways to support your brain health!

Bring your whānau along and hear from guest speakers including Jodie Williams, Health Improvement Practitioner.

Book your space by emailing:
jenny.fenton@pathways.co.nz or call 027 533 6866



Tawa Medical Centre and Linden Surgery

11/02/2026

There is going to be a Free Cervical Screening Clinic held on Saturday 21st February 2026, 8am - 1pm, Wellington Hospital, Women’s Clinic, level 3 - Please call 0800 729 729 to book an appointment

04/02/2026

We will be closed on Friday 6th February for Waitangi Day. We will reopen as usual Monday 9th February.

21/01/2026

From February 1st some patients may be eligible to receive prescriptions for up to 12 months medication.

Not everyone will be eligible for a longer prescription, and an in-person review with a GP will be REQUIRED to confirm whether this option is appropriate for you.

Prior to this review, your regular prescriptions will remain on the regular 3 monthly prescribing as before.

You may be able to receive a 12-month prescription if:
Your health condition is stable
Your medication and dose haven’t changed in at least 6 months
You don’t need regular monitoring, like frequent blood tests or blood pressure checks
The medication is approved for 12-month prescribing

Some prescriptions are not eligible for this change, including:
Controlled medications, such as opioids or adhd medications
Medicines taken infreuqently or not for long term use
Medications that require ongoing monitoring
Or if your health condition or medication has changed recently

23/12/2025

Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and a wonderful start to a brand new year!🎉

We will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and the 1st and 2nd January but open as usual otherwise.

26/11/2025

ADHD
From early 2026 legislation will change with regards to ADHD medication prescribing and diagnosis.

Tawa Medical Centre and Linden surgery are looking forward to being able to work with our mental health colleagues to be able to deliver more accessible care for our patients with ADHD.

Our team of GPs and nurse practitioners are trained in, and continue to advance their knowledge, in the use of ADHD medications and will be able to prescribe directly for patients with a diagnosis of ADHD without needing repeated psychiatrist reviews. We will still work closely with psychiatrists for advice in more complicated situations.

Our Health Improvement Practitioners are also working towards an ADHD coaching service to support the non medical aspects of ADHD support.

The initial diagnosis of ADHD is an involved process that is best done over a series of appointments. At the moment we do not have the staff resource to offer as thorough a service as we would like, so will not be providing a diagnostic service for now. We will continue to be able to liaise with, and refer to, psychologists and psychiatrists to enable a diagnosis.