Kensington Health Whangārei

01/02/2026

February is all about Healthy Manawa (Physical and Emotional Hearts)

Our hearts are the pump that keep us alive!
If they dont work properly our bodies are in trouble.

Our Manawa are also the center of life and emotion, and need caring for and nurturing to sustain our waiora.

This month we will be sharing tips and education on maintaining good physical heart health.

We will also be taking part in a project to raise awareness of domestic violence/family harm in Aotearoa, as this is an important aspect of protecting our Manawa also.

If you are needing someone to talk to about feelings that come up this month our team is here to help you, call and speak to our nursing team and we will get your sorted in the right direction or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 if after hours.

29/01/2026

Heart Smart after 60 Connected Care Session.

We have a new Connected Care Session coming up on Wednesday the 18th of February, 10.30am-12noon.

This Session is run by our Extended Care Paramedic Kate and our Health Coach Emily.

Topics covered will include how your heart changes as you age, checks you can do at home and when to seek help. Along with some easy ways to keep your heart healthy.

If you would like to join please call reception to book your spot. This Connected Care Session is $67 or $20 for CSC/HUHC.
This Session is for enrolled patients only.

21/01/2026

We are open as normal today (Thursday 22nd of January).

We hope everyone has made it through the storm safe and well.

Big weather events like this can be stressful and stir up big feelings. If you need someone to debrief with, our Health Coaches and Health Improvement Practitioner are here to support you.
Their services are completely free. To book in with them, just call reception and ask, no need for a referral.

20/01/2026

*Open as normal from Thursday 22nd of January.

‼️ We are closing at 3pm today due to the current Red weather warning in place for Northland ‼️

In order to keep our staff and patients safe we will be closing at 3pm today.

- If you have an appointment booked with us this afternoon you will be contacted to reschedule.

- If you need urgent care today please present to ED or Whitecross or call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

- Keep an eye on our page for details regarding tomorrow.

Stay safe whānau

15/01/2026

🌿 We’re Hiring: Nurse Practitioners 🌿
Kensington Health (Whangārei) is looking for Nurse Practitioners to join our supported Rest Home & General Practice team.
✨ This role is ideal if you:
• Work with older adults or are a newer NP wanting strong support
• Enjoy variety across ARC and general practice
• Value teamwork, mentoring, and not working in isolation
🩺 What we offer:
• GP- and NP-co-led model with excellent clinical back-up
• Protected scope and paced support for newer Nurse Practitioners
• Meaningful, relationship-based care
• Supported afterhours ARC advisory roster (additional remuneration)
📍 Whangārei | 0.6–0.8 FTE (flexible)
🗓 Start early 2026 (negotiable)
If you’d like to kōrero, ask questions, or explore whether this role could be right for you, we’d love to hear from you.
📧 Please contact our reception team at reception@kensington.health.nz (attention: Jess Hows, Clinical Director)
Formal applications are welcome — and so is curiosity.

15/01/2026

Check out this free community event coming up!
Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki - Children’s Day will be held on Sunday 1st March 2026 from 10am - 1pm

Take the whānau to join in the fun at Te Ora Hou - 104 Corks Road, Tikipunga, Whangārei.

A completely FREE and fun-filled annual event celebrating tamariki.
Music, activities, food, local performances, games and more… all FREE!

A wide range of organisations across our community, together acknowledging the importance of safeguarding our children and putting their needs first.

Parents, guardians, whānau, educators, and our wider community are all warmly invited to celebrate and honour our Tamariki this Children’s Day.

FREE buses will be running on the day. Be sure to check back here for our bus time table with a list of locations we will be servicing across Whangārei.
ALL buses leave Children's Day at 1pm

For updates and more information, follow Children's Day Whangārei on Facebook.

09/01/2026

ManageMyHealth data breach update.

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has requested a coordinated approach to the ManageMyHealth data breach. For this reason, the ManageMyHealth team is leading and managing the notification process with affected users.

Unfortunately, we do not have access to information that allows us to advise people directly.

It is likely that some of our patients may have been affected by this data breach as we previously used ManageMyHealth.

If you are affected, ManageMyHealth will contact you directly, advise you on next steps, and provide appropriate support.

The notification process began on Thursday 8 January and is expected to take up to one week to complete due to the size and scale of the breach.

ManageMyHealth has provided answers to common questions, including why communication timing can vary and what terms such as “accessed” mean. This information is available here:
www.managemyhealth.co.nz/faqs-cyber-breach

We understand this may be stressful. We are here to hear your concerns and will continue to update you as we receive more information.

If you are feeling distressed, you can also contact 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor, or book in with our Health Coaches and Health Improvement Practioner.

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

07/01/2026

Remember to be Sun Smart this summer!

New Zealand sunlight can have high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

UV radiation can cause skin and eye damage. You can protect yourself and your children by being Sun Smart. Learn how to keep safe while still living life in the sun by checking out the Sun Smart website https://www.sunsmart.org.nz/

If you have a skin spot you are worried about you can book in with one of our trained providers for a spot check! When booking please advise us the number of spots you would like checked or if you would like a full body skin check so we can book an appropriate appointment for you. (Skin check fees apply).

30/12/2025

Free Summer Festival Wellbeing Workshop, open to the community. Aimed at those 60+

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM.

Join us for a relaxed, hands-on session focused on staying confident, active and well during the warmer months.

We’ll cover some key ways to keep your balance, energy and independence over summer.

Free for everyone in the community (you don’t need to be enrolled with us), limited spaces available, bookings required. Call reception on 09 437 90 70 to book.

Find more details and other events happening during the Endless Summer Festival on the Whangārei Council website https://www.wdc.govt.nz/Events/Festivals/Endless-Summer/

19/12/2025

This time of year can bring up alot of feelings.

Stress, anxiety, grief, loneliness, sadness, frustration...the list goes on. ALL these feelings are valid.

If you are needing some support during this time our Health Coaches are around with listening ears and ideas to help get you through. Our Health Coaches are a free service (for all our enroled patients) and can be booked directly through reception or Vensa.

There is also amazing online resources put together by Just a Thought that are Free and can be used at anytime, anywhere.
Check out this link for free tools, tips and resources that'll help you get through
https://www.justathought.co.nz/

19/12/2025

Free community kai, meals and company these coming weeks

Everyone is welcome to attend any or all events

Thank you to all the amazing community groups and volunteers who make this christmas magic happen!

17/12/2025