Carterton Medical Centre

Carterton Medical Centre Caring for our Carterton community for over 30 years. A family centred practice, offering a full range of general practice services for your medical needs.

AFTER-HOURS CARE

After-hours care is available when we're closed. Please call our usual number — (06) 379 8105 — to transfer to the After-hours Phone Service. Call Healthline at 0800 611 116 for general advice and assistance. In-person care is available from the following providers:

MON:
Featherson Medical Centre — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. TUE:
Carterton Medical Centre — 5 p.m. WED:
Greytown Medical Ce

ntre — 5 p.m. THURS:
Martinborough Medical Centre — 5 p.m. FRI:
After-hours Service — from 5 p.m. WEEKENDS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:
Wairarapa After Hours — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telehealth (video or phone consultations) is available through Practice Plus between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on weekends and public holidays. Call 0800 7722 7587 to book or schedule an appointment online at https://m.practiceplus.nz/. DIAL 111 IN EMERGENCIES.

🧹 SPRING CLEANING? DON’T SKIP THE MEDICINES 💊Whether you love the annual spring clean or would happily leave it for anot...
10/09/2026

🧹 SPRING CLEANING? DON’T SKIP THE MEDICINES 💊

Whether you love the annual spring clean or would happily leave it for another year, there’s one spot worth moving to the top of the list:

👉 Your medicine cabinet

There’s no judgement if expired tablets, half-used creams and medicines you no longer need have quietly piled up at the back. It happens to the best of us. What matters is clearing them out safely.

Just remember three words: READ, REMOVE, RETURN.

🔎 READ the labels on your medicines and check the expiry dates

📦 REMOVE anything that has expired or is no longer needed, and keep it somewhere secure until it can be returned

♻️ RETURN unwanted medicines to your local pharmacy for free, safe disposal

Please don’t put unwanted medicines in your household rubbish, where children or animals may find them, or flush them down the toilet or sink, where they can harm our waterways.

If you have needles or other sharps to dispose of, contact your pharmacy first for advice.

You can learn more here 👇

https://healthify.nz/medicines-a-z/m/medicines-returning-unused-or-expired

www.cartertonmed.co.nz

🧭 NO ONE SHOULD NAVIGATE PROSTATE CANCER ALONE 💙A prostate cancer diagnosis can bring questions you never expected to as...
09/09/2026

🧭 NO ONE SHOULD NAVIGATE PROSTATE CANCER ALONE 💙

A prostate cancer diagnosis can bring questions you never expected to ask and decisions you never expected to make. It is completely understandable if it all feels overwhelming.

This Blue September, the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ is reminding men and whānau affected by prostate cancer that support is available. Its free services include 👇

🩺 Nurse-led information and guidance through diagnosis, treatment and life afterwards
💬 Registered counsellors available 24 hours a day
🤝 Support groups and a moderated online forum where people can connect, share their experiences or simply listen

📞 HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT

For nurse-led information and support, call 0800 66 0800 from 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Free counselling is available at any time by calling 0800 735 343.

You can explore all the support available here 👉 prostate.org.nz/our-support-services

Whether you are facing prostate cancer yourself or supporting someone you love, you do not have to find your way through it alone.

www.cartertonmed.co.nz

🌸 KNOW WHAT’S NORMAL FOR YOUR BODY 💜September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a timely reminder of tw...
08/09/2026

🌸 KNOW WHAT’S NORMAL FOR YOUR BODY 💜

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a timely reminder of two important things:

👉 More than 1,000 women are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer in New Zealand each year

👉 No change or symptom is too personal or “embarrassing” to talk about with your doctor or nurse

Please don’t put off talking to our team if you experience:

+ Unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge
+ Persistent bloating
+ Abdominal or pelvic pain
+ Changes in bladder or bowel habits
+ Pain during s*x

Most of these symptoms are caused by something other than cancer. But if a symptom is unusual for you, doesn’t go away or gets worse, it’s always worth having it checked. Early detection saves lives.

Learn more about gynaecological cancers and their symptoms here 👇

cancer.org.nz/cancer/types-of-cancer/gynaecological-cancers/

www.cartertonmed.co.nz

👨‍👧‍👦 HERE’S TO THE DADS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE 🎉Today, we’re celebrating the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, caregivers an...
05/09/2026

👨‍👧‍👦 HERE’S TO THE DADS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE 🎉

Today, we’re celebrating the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, caregivers and other father figures who bring so much good to their whānau and our community.

Whether it’s…

🙌 The steady encouragement
💡 The practical advice
🦸 The last-minute rescues
🛠️ The jobs around the house
📖 The stories we’ve heard more than once, or
😂 The dad jokes we still can’t help laughing at…

We appreciate all the big and small ways you show up and make life better for the people around you.

Happy Father’s Day!

www.cartertonmed.co.nz

🤧 DON’T LET HAY FEVER CATCH YOU OUT THIS SPRING 🌿Spring is here! And while warmer days will make a welcome return, so wi...
03/09/2026

🤧 DON’T LET HAY FEVER CATCH YOU OUT THIS SPRING 🌿

Spring is here! And while warmer days will make a welcome return, so will hay fever.

That’s because early spring marks the start of tree pollen season. As many trees begin to flower, more pollen is released into the air, making hay fever symptoms more common. These include:

🤧 Sneezing
👃 A blocked or runny nose
🗣️ An itchy throat
👀 Red, itchy or watery eyes

Unfortunately, there’s no cure for hay fever, but there are things you can do to help manage your symptoms.

The best place to start is by reducing your exposure to pollen:

🌬️ Check the pollen forecast and limit your time outside when levels are high
🪟 Keep windows and doors closed when possible
👕 Avoid drying clothes outside
🚿 Shower and change your clothes after spending time outdoors

Medicines can also help relieve your symptoms. You can learn more about treatment options and other ways to manage hay fever on Healthify 👉 https://healthify.nz/health-a-z/h/hay-fever

Hay fever can also make asthma harder to manage.

If you or someone in your whānau has asthma, now’s a good time to 👇

✅ Check your asthma action plan
✅ Make sure your inhalers are still in date
✅ Order any repeats before you run low

If you don’t have an action plan, or yours needs updating, our team can help. Simply contact the practice as you usually would to book an appointment.

Here’s to a healthy start to spring!

www.cartertonmed.co.nz

👨 KNOW YOUR RISK THIS BLUE SEPTEMBER 💙One in eight New Zealand men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their l...
31/08/2026

👨 KNOW YOUR RISK THIS BLUE SEPTEMBER 💙

One in eight New Zealand men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.

But in its early stages, prostate cancer often has no obvious symptoms. That’s why understanding what can increase your risk is so important.

Age is one of the main factors, with prostate cancer becoming more common as you get older. Your chances also double if your father or brother has had prostate cancer. Inherited changes in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes can play a part too.

With this in mind, the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ encourages men to talk with their GP or nurse about testing from age 50, or earlier if they have an increased risk.

It’s also important to make an appointment if you notice any changes such as difficulty urinating, a weak flow, needing to go more often or blood in your urine. These symptoms do not necessarily mean you have prostate cancer, but they can signal a problem with your prostate.

You can learn more about prostate cancer testing on Healthify 👉 https://healthify.nz/health-a-z/p/prostate-cancer-testing

This Blue September, let’s look out for ourselves and the men we care about. Check in with your dad, brother, partner or mate, and encourage them not to put off a conversation about their prostate health.

www.cartertonmed.co.nz

🌼 TODAY IS DAFFODIL DAY 💛Today, communities across New Zealand are coming together to stand alongside people and whānau ...
27/08/2026

🌼 TODAY IS DAFFODIL DAY 💛

Today, communities across New Zealand are coming together to stand alongside people and whānau affected by cancer.

Every daffodil worn and every donation made helps the Cancer Society continue supporting people through some of the most difficult days of their lives.

If you see a Cancer Society collector in our community today or tomorrow, you can donate using cash or EFTPOS and pick up a daffodil. You can also donate online here 👉 https://www.daffodilday.org.nz/

Whether you donate, wear something yellow or help spread the word, every show of support reminds people affected by cancer that they do not have to face it alone.

To everyone collecting, donating and showing their support this Daffodil Day, thank you. 💛

www.cartertonmed.co.nz

🪥 BRUSH, SPIT… THEN STOP 🚫If you grew up brushing your teeth, spitting out the toothpaste, and then rinsing with water, ...
27/08/2026

🪥 BRUSH, SPIT… THEN STOP 🚫

If you grew up brushing your teeth, spitting out the toothpaste, and then rinsing with water, you’re not alone. For plenty of us, it’s how we were taught.

There’s just one small problem.

That final rinse can wash away the fluoride left behind by your toothpaste. Fluoride helps strengthen your teeth and protect them from decay, so leaving it in place gives it more time to keep working.

The next time you brush, follow these simple recommendations from the New Zealand Dental Association 👇

🦷 Brush gently for two minutes using fluoride toothpaste, morning and night
💧 Spit out the excess toothpaste rather than swallowing it
✋ Skip rinsing with water afterwards
😁 Give the fluoride more time to keep doing its job

Young tamariki may need a hand to make sure they brush every surface properly and spit out the toothpaste rather than swallowing it.

It might feel a little strange at first, especially if you’ve rinsed for years. But it’s one small change that can help protect smiles across the whole whānau.

Learn more on Healthify 👉 https://healthify.nz/hauora-wellbeing/t/tooth-wear-how-to-prevent

www.cartertonmed.co.nz

🌼 WONDERING HOW TO DONATE THIS DAFFODIL DAY? 💛Daffodil Day is this Friday, 28 August, and it’s a timely reminder that ca...
26/08/2026

🌼 WONDERING HOW TO DONATE THIS DAFFODIL DAY? 💛

Daffodil Day is this Friday, 28 August, and it’s a timely reminder that cancer care involves much more than just medical treatment.

It can include transport to appointments, somewhere to stay when treatment is far from home, a nurse to answer questions, or simply having someone there on a difficult day.

Donations made through Daffodil Day help the Cancer Society provide practical and emotional support, counselling, transport, accommodation, reliable information and funding for cancer research.

Whether you buy a daffodil, wear something yellow or make a donation, every show of support helps remind people affected by cancer that they do not have to face it alone.

Take a look through the Cancer Society’s guide below to see the different ways you can donate, or donate online here 👉 https://www.daffodilday.org.nz/

www.cartertonmed.co.nz

🤒 WHY IS EVERYONE TALKING ABOUT THE FLU? 🦠If it feels like the flu has suddenly become the topic of every news report, s...
23/08/2026

🤒 WHY IS EVERYONE TALKING ABOUT THE FLU? 🦠

If it feels like the flu has suddenly become the topic of every news report, school notice and whānau group chat, there’s a good reason.

Flu activity has increased sharply over the past few weeks, with the latest figures showing:

🏥 Flu-related hospitalisations in Auckland are at their highest level in 10 years
📈 National influenza levels are close to the highest seen in four years and were still rising in the latest surveillance data
📞 Healthline has been receiving around 1,200 to 1,300 calls a day, compared with approximately 1,000 on a typical day
🚑 Hato Hone St John recently experienced its busiest day on record, with seasonal illness contributing to the demand

Influenza A is driving much of the current surge, but RSV and other respiratory illnesses are also adding to the pressure on general practice teams like ours, ambulance services and hospitals.

You can help protect yourself, your whānau and our wider community by:

💉 Getting your flu vaccination if you have not already, as it’s not too late
🏠 Staying home until you are feeling well again
🧼 Washing your hands regularly and covering coughs and sneezes
😷 Wearing a mask if you need to be around others while you are unwell

With more patients needing care, things may take a little longer than usual. Thank you for showing our team patience and kindness while they care for everyone who needs our help.

If you’re worried about your symptoms, get in touch with us while we’re open. Our team can assess how you’re feeling and advise on the care you need. Outside our opening hours, you can call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

Call 111 if someone has severe or sudden difficulty breathing.

www.cartertonmed.co.nz

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163/159 High Street South, Carterton
Masterton
5713

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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