Health New Lynn - Family Medical Centre

14/06/2026

Men’s Health Week aims to help you get right on top of your biggest and most important asset – your health. 8 Kiwi families every day lose a loved partner, father or tupuna to a preventable illness. Almost one Kiwi man in four will die before they reach retirement age.

These numbers don’t have to stay this way. By making small changes to what we eat, drink, and do each day, we can help prevent these outcomes – because even small steps can make a big difference.

Check out the Men's Health week website for more information and tips to take charge of your health year-round: https://menshealthweek.co.nz/

Get on top of your health, and book in to see one of our healthcare professionals today:
➡️ Book a check-up with one of our GPs
➡️ See our Health Coach to support you with your health goals
➡️ See our Health Improvement Practitioner for actionable steps to improve your mental health and wellbeing.

12/06/2026

Fall prevention workshop 🚶🩵

Falling over doesn't have to be part of the aging process. Many falls are preventable and having good strength and balance is the key to staying on your feet. Join our FREE falls prevention workshop run by Harbour Sport Community Strength & Balance Trainer to help you keep your independence.

When: Friday 24 July, 10:30am
Where: Health New Lynn, Level 1/1 McCrae Way, New Lynn, Auckland.

To book your spot, call 09 827 8888 or speak to our reception team.

09/06/2026

It's National Blood Donor Week!
Save up to 3 lives in under an hour. If you're able to, this is your sign to donate 🩸❤️

➡️ nzblood.co.nz
New Zealand Blood Service

28/05/2026

Kia ora all,

Health New Lynn will be closed on Saturday 30 May and Monday 1 June, for King's Birthday weekend. If you need health support during this time, CareHQ offers online GP appointments 7am–10pm, 7 days a week. You can talk to a doctor virtually or over the phone, wherever you are. Use code "PRO-26" for $20 off the standard charge for any appointment.
https://www.carehq.co.nz/

You can also contact Healthline, a free 24/7 service where you can speak with a nurse or paramedic. They can provide health advice and help guide you on what to do next. Call 0800 611 116.
In an emergency, call 111.

Stay safe and enjoy the long weekend. Thanks for your support

21/05/2026

We’re really encouraged by Pharmac’s proposal to extend free flu vaccinations to tamariki aged 6 months to 5 years. If approved, this could mean protection for more than 250,000 children across Aotearoa from 2027.

This would be great news for our littlest patients and their whānau.
As a general practice, we see first-hand how tough flu season can be on young children and their families. Making the flu vaccine more accessible means:

- Fewer hospital visits
- Less serious illness
- Healthier homes and communities.

This is a positive step toward improving equity in healthcare and supporting whānau to keep their tamariki safe and well.

Immunisation is one of the simplest and most effective ways we can protect each other – especially our pēpi and young children who are more vulnerable to complications.

We support this proposal and encourage whānau and our wider community to take part in the consultation process.
Together, we can create healthier futures for our tamariki!

You can check your current eligibility for a free flu vaccination here –

A yearly flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over 6 months old. It is free if you are aged 65 and over, if you are pregnant, and for lots of other people.

18/05/2026

It’s World Family Doctor Day 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️✨

A huge thank you to our GPs (not all pictured!) for the hard mahi you do every single day to support our practice and care for our patients.

Family doctors play such an essential role in keeping our community healthy – providing trusted care, guidance, and continuity for patients at every stage of life.

To our wonderful doctors – we thank you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to supporting our community.

12/05/2026

Today we’re recognising our reception team for everything they do to keep our practice running day in and day out.

They’re often the first point of contact, helping patients, supporting our clinicians, and making so much of what we do possible.

Thank you for your hard work, care, and commitment 💙

11/05/2026

It’s International Nurses Day! 🩺✨

A huge thank you to our nurses for the hard mahi that you do every single day of the year to support our practice and patients.

It goes without saying that nurses do so much to care for their patients, and are the backbone of a strong healthcare system.

To our many wonderful nurses (not all pictured!) – we thank you for your tireless compassion and commitment to supporting our community.

07/05/2026

💛 Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week 💛

The journey into parenthood can be full of joy – but it can also bring unexpected emotional challenges. During pregnancy and in the first year after birth, many parents find themselves feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or not quite like themselves. You’re not alone – these experiences are more common than people often realise, for both mums and dads.

💚 - Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa leads this annual campaign to raise awareness and advocate for better perinatal mental health outcomes across Aotearoa.

This week is about reminding parents that support is available and that it’s okay to ask for help. If you or your partner are finding things tough, our team is here to listen, support, and walk alongside you – every step of the way. 💙

If this speaks to you, please reach out to your GP or practice team. You deserve care too.

29/04/2026

Thinking about stopping smoking? That’s great. It’s good for your health, your wallet, and your family. But most importantly, it’s great for you.

With Smokefree May just around the corner, now is the perfect time to quit. Ready Steady Quit is a FREE smoking cessation service for whānau living in Auckland or Waitematā. They provide you with the tools and support you need to get smokefree.

For more information, check out their website https://readysteadyquit.org.nz/
or reach out - 0800 500 601 or [email protected]