The Doctors Richmond

09/08/2026

It’s Women’s Health Week! This is a reminder to our wāhine to have those important health conversations with yourself, your friends, and whānau.
Our network strongly supports Tend’s Women’s Health Week initiative to encourage women to take action for their health and wellbeing.
Find out more about exciting events and resources here: https://www.womenshealthweek.nz/events

05/07/2026

Fees for forms & administrative services

Please note that paperwork completed outside of a consultation, such as forms, medical certificates, reports and other administrative requests, may incur a fee.

Charges typically range from $20 to $52, depending on the complexity and time required. In some cases, it may be more appropriate and cost-effective to book an appointment with your GP or Nurse Practitioner to discuss and complete the paperwork together.

A full list of our fees is available on our website, at reception and in our waiting room. If you are unsure whether a fee applies, or would like an estimate of the cost, please ask our reception team when making your request.

03/07/2026

The Doctors Online

If you need to see a GP sooner ⏰ than we can offer, or you’d prefer the convenience of online GP services, we recommend The Doctors Online.

See FAQs for suitability and fees.

Find our more about our Doctors offering virtual and online appointments via The Doctors Online

01/07/2026

Flu vaccines are still available

The flu vaccine is free 🆓for many eligible patients aged 6 months and older, including:

✔️Pregnant people
✔️Adults aged 65+
✔️People with certain long-term health conditions
✔️Some tamariki with respiratory illness history
✔️People with serious mental health and addiction conditions

If you’re not eligible for a funded vaccine, you can still receive your flu vaccine with us for a small fee. To book your flu vaccination, please contact the practice 📲to make an appointment with one of our nurses.

29/06/2026

Men’s health survey - What’s your score?

Take the Men’s Health Week “What’s Your Score?” survey to get a gauge on the health routines you already have.

Take survey:

Men’s Health Survey Please answer EVERY question and when completed, press the Get my Score button below to get your result. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.How old are you? * Under 35 35-50 51+ Have you had your blood pressure checked in the last 6 months? Yes No Ha...

27/06/2026

🌟 Matariki Closure Reminder 🌟

Our practice will be closed on Friday 10 July to observe Matariki.
If you require medical care while we are closed, please visit your nearest urgent care or after-hours clinic.

For free health advice, call 📲Healthline on 0800 611 116. In an emergency, call 111 immediately.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Matariki with their friends and whānau.

25/06/2026

ADHD Assessments

We are now able to refer patients aged 18+ for a virtual ADHD assessment through The Doctors Whakatipu.

This initial assessment includes:

✔️An overview of the ADHD assessment process

✔️Medical and lifestyle history

✔️Blood tests and ECG

✔️ Recording of vital signs

Once this information has been reviewed, your GP/NP will decide whether to refer you for a full virtual ADHD assessment.

Pricing:

Initial 60-minute assessment (including ECG): $225 (registered patients)
Full virtual assessment with GP/NP: $780
Follow-up appointment: $75
Medication review: $130

Please note: The Doctors Whakatipu are currently able to provide this service within 2 weeks of booking a full virtual ADHD assessment (pre-payment required).

24/06/2026

💙 Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men in New Zealand, but when it's found early, it can often be successfully treated.

Symptoms can include:
✔️ Blood in your bowel motions
✔️ Changes in bowel habits
✔️ Ongoing abdominal discomfort or bloating
✔️ Unexplained weight loss
✔️ Persistent tiredness

While some risk factors can't be changed, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk, including eating a healthy, high-fibre diet, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol and avoiding smoking.
Bowel cancer often develops slowly and may not cause symptoms in its early stages. That's why screening is so important.

📬 Free bowel screening is available every two years for eligible people aged 60–74 years.
If you have symptoms, a family history of bowel cancer, or questions about your risk, please get in touch. We're here to help.

22/06/2026

❤️ Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for men in New Zealand, claiming more than 3,600 male lives each year.
The good news is that many of the risk factors can be reduced through healthy lifestyle choices.

You can help protect your heart by:
✔️ Being smokefree
✔️ Managing your blood pressure and cholesterol
✔️ Staying physically active
✔️ Maintaining a healthy weight
✔️ Limiting alcohol
✔️ Managing stress
✔️ Keeping blood glucose levels under control

Heart disease often develops gradually and may not cause obvious symptoms in its early stages, which is why regular heart health checks are so important.
If you're due for a heart check, or you're unsure of your risk, get in touch with our team. We're here to help.

20/06/2026

Prescription request emails

Please use our dedicated e-mail for requesting prescriptions: [email protected].

The reception e-mail is for general enquires only.