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15/01/2026

14/01/2026

5 types of 'wellness woo' that borrow from mainstream medicine

Botox injections and vitamin drips are two of the legitimate medical therapies that have crossed into the weird borderland between health and wellness.

13/01/2026

Health effects from heat - Check out these tips from Health NZ to reduce the effects of extreme heat o your health this summer - https://bit.ly/4r1EUCh

12/01/2026

Toddler’s Diarrhoea

Toddler’s diarrhoea is common in young tamariki (children). It can cause tamariki to have 3 or more episodes of loose, watery poo a day.

07/01/2026

How Kiwi kids are becoming the new face of 'adult' diabetes -

Type 1 diabetes used to be called 'juvenile diabetes', and Type 2 affected adults. But that's no longer the case, and the number of kids with Type 2 in New Zealand is rising.

06/01/2026

Nau mai ngā hua o Hineraumati ☀️

Another service is on its way e te iwi.
Rehua Tūahiahi After-Hours Clinic, COMING SOON!

E te iwi, we’re excited to announce the launch of Rehua Tūahiahi, the urgent after-hours service of Te Whare o Rehua, available to tautoko our whānau and hapori from the 24th of January.

Monday – Friday 5pm – 8pm
Sat/Sun and Public Holidays 9am – 5pm
Rehua Medical, 90 King Street, Whakatāne
Walk-in clinic – no appointment needed for urgent care.

This kaupapa is delivered in partnership with Eastern Bay Primary Health Alliance, reflecting our shared vision for a healthier, more connected primary care system across Te Moana a Toi.
Mō te rōanga ake o ngā kōrero https://www.tpoom.co.nz/article/rehua-tuahiahi-after-hours-clinic-opens-24-january-2026

06/01/2026

Sunburn In Children - Sunburn is common in New Zealand. Sunscreen, shade, hats and sunglasses can help protect tamariki (children) from the sun. If your child has sunburn, find out how to manage them and when to see a health professional - https://bit.ly/47JPK8g

05/01/2026

Keeping Kids Healthy - Discover expert advice and practical tips on keeping kids healthy. Find information on key topics such as nutrition, sleep, parenting, development and vaccination with Kids Health - https://bit.ly/3LKmbek

24/12/2025

Need a GP or Nurse in the next couple of weeks? Here's a handy list of the open and close hours of the GP practices in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

You can find all the details for these practices on our website: www.ebpha.org.nz/find-a-gp

We are lucky enough to have two afterhours GP clinics in the bay:
Te Awe Tieke Hauora - After Hours Clinic - Weekends and Public Holidays 10am - 4pm - at the Whakatāne Hospital Outpatients
And Opotiki Medical Hub - 5pm - 9pm Weekdays and 8am - 10pm Weekends and Public Holidays - King Street.

From 5 Jan - All GP Clinics will be back to normal hours – check with the clinic for appointments and bookings. Have a safe holidays!