Whitby Doctors

17/09/2026

Rāmere (Friday) 😎

Moe (sleep), something we all need but may struggle with 😴🫩

Call us on 04 234 1404 to make an appointment with our Health Improvement Practitioner, Fa'afetai.

She can help you with why your moe might be a bit disruptive, and best of all - it is utukore (free!) for our patients.

Ka mau te wehi! (Awesome!)

16/09/2026

Rāpare (Thursday) 👋

No one likes a mamae (ache, pain, injury) and they happen when you least expect it!

If you do have a mamae, call us on 04 234 1404 to make an appointment with a tākuta (Dr) so they can help you get back to rīrā (strength).

🤕

15/09/2026

Rāapa (Wednesday) ✌️

Our nēhi (nurse) team are available five days a week to help you and your whanau. Some of the things our nehi can assist with are:
🩹Vaccinations
🧫HPV screening
🤕Wound care
🩺 Blood pressure checks

If you need to see a nēhi, please call us on 04 234 1404 to book an appointment.

We awhi (cherish) our nēhi! 🫶

14/09/2026

Rātū! (Tuesday) 👌

Our taupaepae (reception) is the first place you visit when you come in, they are the kaitiaki (guardian) of our practice.

They are there to help make your visit as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Mahi pai, e te whānau! (Good work, team!)

13/09/2026

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is here🤗

This week we will be sharing some common words that tie in with our practice.

Let's kick off with greetings, a common greeting is 'Kia ora'. But check out these great ones from the Māori Language Commission.

One of our favourites is 'kia pai te rā' ☀️

If you would like to check out more, visit the official Te Wiki o te Reo Maori page https://www.facebook.com/tewikiotereomaori

11/09/2026

Rāmere (Friday) 😎

Moe (sleep), something we all need but may struggle with 😴🫩

Call us on 04 234 1404 to make an appointment with our Health Improvement Practitioner, Fa'afetai. She can help you with why your moe might be a bit disruptive, and best of all - it is utukore (free!) for our patients.

Ka mau te wehi! (Awesome!)

01/09/2026

Flu vaccines are now free for tamariki aged 6 months, up until their 5th birthday.

If you would like to book, please call us on 04 234 1404 to schedule an appointment with a nurse.

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.

The flu vaccine is also free for many people with certain medical conditions.

Book at bookmyvaccine.nz or contact your GP, pharmacy, Hauora Māori provider, Pacific health provider, or local immunisation clinic. Many providers also offer walk-in appointments.

17/08/2026

Influenza (Flu) A is fast spreading throughout our community. There are a few things you can do at home to help stop the spread - such as covering coughs/sneezes and staying home if you are unwell.

If you, or the person you are booking for, has one or more of the below symptoms please let us know.

Your GP or Nurse Practitioner can still see you, but your arrival process will change.

😪 Sore throat
🤧 Runny nose
😷 Cough
🥵 Temperature
🤒 Rash
🤢 Upset stomach

Please do not book appointments for yourself or others through ManageMyHealth if you have any of these symptoms.

Appointments can be made by calling us on 04 234 1404.

We appreciate your honesty so we can continue to keep our staff and vulnerable patients safe.

27/07/2026

Today is World Hepatitis Day 🌍

Hepatitis is now the world’s deadliest communicable disease. 287 million people worldwide are living with hepatitis B or C. Yet because viral hepatitis often shows no symptoms, the majority of people won’t know they have it until it is too late.

But this can change. Hepatitis B has a vaccine, and hepatitis C has a cure.

Make sure you are up-to-date with your vaccination schedule, and that your whānau are too. If you want to check your vaccination status, or book in an appointment, please call us on 04 234 1404.

05/07/2026

We are closed on Friday 10 July for Matariki

If you need medical assistance while we are closed, please visit:
Kenepuru Accident and Medical Centre
Kenepuru Hospital
Porirua

Alternatively, you can book an online tele or video health appointment with Practice Plus. Visit www.practiceplus.nz

We reopen on Monday 13 July.

Enjoy the long weekend - a time to reflect, celebrate and prepare for the year ahead. ✨Mānawatia a Matariki ✨