Currently most prescriptions are given in 3-month instalments and patients need to see their provider for repeat prescriptions or request them via the phone or patient portal. From 1st February 2026 prescribers will be able to issue some patients with a prescription for 12 months, but only if it is clinically safe to do so.

Have you recently finished high school or uni and not sure what’s next? Or maybe you’re already working or studying but still looking for connection, support, and some real-life tools to help you navigate adulthood?

We wanted to give everyone an update on the recent cybersecurity breach at ManageMyHealth (MMH) and to recognise the distress and concern this news will be causing.

With Christmas right around the corner, we thought it timely to update you on what happens during the holiday break while we are closed, along with some helpful tips for the summer ahead.

Before you dive into Summer, let’s make sure you and your whānau stay safe while soaking up the sunshine.

Last weekend, we were out and about at the Big Little Local Event at Rautawhiri Park Pavilion (Helensville Tennis Club) – and what a day it was!

When you book a visit to Kaipara Medical Centre, you might not always see a doctor – and that’s a good thing.

Blue September is dedicated to educating Kiwis about prostate cancer, the most common cancer among New Zealand men.

Moving your body isn't only good for your physical health, it is also a powerful way to nurture your mental wellbeing too.

This newsletter contains some important updates regarding changes here at Kaipara Medical Centre, as well as some tips for keeping well this winter.