Newlands Medical Centre

11/02/2026

📦 Know someone moving into uni halls or a boarding school this year?

Living close to lots of new people can help illness spread - including meningococcal disease, which can become serious very quickly.

Young people aged 13-25 in their first year living in halls, boarding schools, military barracks, youth justice facilities or other close‑living settings are at higher risk.

The good news: MenB and ACWY immunisations are free for those in their first year of these living situations.
➡️ Two doses for MenB, one for ACWY.

You can book with your GP, Hauora Māori or Pacific provider, some pharmacies, or university health centres. It's ideal to get immunised before moving in, but if already moved in, that's okay! Young people can catch up.

Book at info.health.nz/bookavaccine or call 0800 28 29 26.

More info: info.health.nz

Share this with someone heading into halls this year. ✅

04/02/2026

Waitangi Day….
We will be closed on Friday 6th February 2026 for Waitangi Day.
We will reopen at 8.00am on Monday 9th February 2026.
Options for care when we are closed can be found on our website www.newlandsmedical.co.nz/after-hours/

27/01/2026

26/01/2026

26/01/2026

Changes to prescribing lengths from 1st Feb 2026

Extended prescriptions will be available to some patients who meet the criteria.
For information on eligibility and how this will work please go to newlandsmedical.co.nz/news/changes-to-prescribing-lengths/
If you wish to discuss this please make an appointment with your usual GP, solely for this purpose, when your next prescription is due.

16/01/2026

We are closed for the long Wellington Anniversary weekend. We will reopen at 8am on Tuesday January 20th 2026.

Please refer to our website for options should you need medical assistance while we are closed.

newlandsmedical.co.nz/after-hours/

Have a safe and relaxing long holiday weekend .

09/01/2026

🔥 Hot weather is on the way across Aotearoa!☀️
Make sure you and your whānau stay safe in the sun:
✔ Slip on a T-shirt
✔ Slap on a hat
✔ Slop on sunscreen
✔ Slide on shades
✔ Sip on water

Visit Healthify for tips on staying sunsmart!

Stay cool, stay protected!

23/12/2025

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season.

21/12/2025

Kia ora

We hope that you have a safe and healthy holiday season but if you do need assistance we are open for shorter hours over the peak Christmas / New Year period from Dec 24th to Dec 31st. (Please note: we are closed on the public holidays). For our hours please see the photo attached or go to our website www.newlandsmedical.co.nz/news/summer-hours/

We will also have reduced staffing levels as our team enjoy the holiday period with their whānau and friends. We would appreciate it if appointments on these shorter days could be used for acute medical matters, accidents, etc.

Please phone us as usual and if we are not able to assist you have the option of a virtual consultation with Practice Plus. This is available via their website www.practiceplus.nz – their fees apply.

If you require an appointment for a routine matter, eg your long-term condition, please book an appointment in the New Year with your usual GP.

We wish you a happy holiday season and appreciate your support in 2025.

17/12/2025

Kia ora
We are currently experiencing a high demand for appointments and, coupled with reduced GP capacity, this means that you may not get an appointment as quickly as you are used to with us. We apologise for this.
Please be reassured that if your need is urgent one of our nurses will assess you over the phone and determine the best option for you.
If your need is not urgent, and we are fully booked, there are other options available. These include:
• Deferring your appointment until the New Year if you do not need to be seen sooner
• Accessing a virtual consultation via Practice Plus www.practiceplus.nz – their fees apply
• Visiting Wellington AfterHours in Adelaide Rd, Newtown who are open 8am to 9pm and no appointment is necessary. (their fees apply)
Thank you for your understanding and kindness to our team who are doing their best to help our patients.

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.

07/12/2025

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.

27/11/2025

We are pleased to share our latest newsletter with you. It contains info on our Summer hours, team changes, and so much more. Happy reading!