Maraenui Medical Centre

08/09/2026

02/09/2026

Extra protection for our littlest: Free flu vaccines now available for under 5s.

From today, all children aged 6 months up to their fifth birthday can get a free influenza (flu) vaccine.

This change comes as flu continues to cause high rates of illness and hospitalisations in young children this season, with children under five experiencing some of the highest rates of flu-related hospital care.

The flu season started later than usual and is expected to continue, so it's not too late to get vaccinated. The current flu vaccine is also a good match for the flu virus circulating most widely this year.

- Free for all children aged 6 months to under 5 years, pregnant women, and people aged 65+

- Helps protect against serious illness

- Helps protect your family and community.

Please book in with one of our nurses - (06) 843 8010

31/08/2026

Flu vaccinations are still available for 2026

Influenza has made this a tough winter, with many of our patients and their whānau and or staff feeling its effects.

Thankfully, spring is here. But flu can continue to circulate beyond the winter months. So, if you haven’t had your 2026 flu vaccination yet, there’s still an opportunity to have it and good reason.

Many people in our community are eligible for a funded (no-cost) flu vaccine. This includes:
• Everyone aged 65 and over
• Those that are pregnant
• Those with certain long-term health conditions, such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease
• People with reduced immunity

For anyone who is not eligible for a funded vaccine, the cost is $35. Our team can confirm whether you qualify when you book.

Call our reception team to book a time that suits 06 843 8010.

If you already have an upcoming appointment, you can also ask about receiving your flu vaccine then.

17/08/2026

Hawke's Bay is seeing increased cases of flu-like illness.

Let's work together to keep our whānau and communities well this winter by:
🤧 Staying home if you're unwell
😷 Covering coughs and sneezes
🧼 Washing your hands regularly
🏥 Seeking advice from the right healthcare service when needed

Taking these simple steps can help reduce the spread of illness and protect those most at risk.

Please take a moment to read the Winter Wellness messages from Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and help keep yourself, your whānau and our wider community healthy this winter.

14/07/2026

Some more of the awesome Kia Ora programs on offer - one at The Base Maraenui, and one on offer at Te Kupenga on Sale St Napier - a fabulous opportunity to take charge of your health, make healthy changes and feel more confident about tackling your health challenges. Email or call on the numbers below to register - FREE!!!

09/07/2026

Two wonderful courses coming up for any whanau living with Diabetes or Chronic Pain - phone or email the details on the flyers to register!

07/07/2026

A friendly reminder that the practice will be closed on Friday 10th July, for the Matariki public holiday.

We’ll be back at 8.30am on Monday, 13 July.

Please check you have enough medication to get you through the long weekend.

If you’re running low or need a repeat prescription, please request by 4pm today to ensure you have your medication before the weekend.

If you need urgent medical care while we are closed, please call Maraenui Medical Centre and you will be connected to Practice Plus, our after hours care service. Dial 111 in an emergency.

We hope you have a safe and peaceful long weekend, with time to rest, reflect, and connect with the people who matter most.

07/07/2026

In keeping with Matariki this year, the Matariki tree that is on display beside Reception will have tokens placed, in memory of those of our Medical Centre whanau who have passed in this last year. We remember them with manaaki and aroha.

Our tamariki will place their stars when they visit, to join with those spirits of those now gone from us.

Mānawatia a Matariki.