Recent changes to the Privacy Act require our practice to notify patients when information is collected about them from other agencies. We have recently updated our Health Information Privacy Statement to include this advice: Health Information Collection My general...
From 1st February 2026, there have been changes to the length of prescription your clinician can prescribe if it is clinically safe to do so. Patients may be eligible for a 12-month prescription if: Condition and medication dose have been stable for at least 6 months....
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Dennis Pezaro, a long-standing rural GP whose contribution to Wānaka and to general practice in New Zealand was profound. Dennis dedicated his life to primary care and was a tireless advocate for high-quality health services...
Over the last week, Manage My Health, our patient portal provider, reported and dealt with a cyber security incident that affected a small percentage of its users in New Zealand. Manage My Health has advised that the issue has been fully contained and fixed following...
Wanaka Medical Monday - Friday 8.30am to 6.00pm 03 443 0710 For a medical emergency, dial 111 Christmas Day, Monday 25 December: Wanaka Medical: Urgent clinic 3:00pm to 6:00pm Phone: 03 443 0710 to be transferred to the urgent after-hours triage service. Boxing Day...
Bigger team = more appointments for you We’ve been very fortunate that over the past 6 months, we have been able to recruit new team members in a tough employment market. Our clinical team is the largest it’s ever been. We have always been a teaching/training practice...
Freckles are fabulous but watch out for changes Freckles are fabulous, but it’s also important to keep an eye on your freckles, spots and moles and be mindful to notice any changes that occur. Our skin is the largest organ of the body and one of its main functions is...
We are looking forward to seeing you back at the practice when we move to Level 2 on Wednesday 8th September. Our waiting room will be open but things will be a little different to ensure we keep everybody safe. We will have enough appointments for you all, but please...
At 11.59pm on the Tuesday 31st of August 2021, we will all move into Alert level 3. Wanaka Medical will still be open, however things will work pretty much the same as level 4. At Level 3 our waiting room will be closed. If you need us please ensure you call first on...
Currently under level 4 and 3 we are providing vaccinations from the Wanaka Physio premises, across the corridor from Wanaka Medical practice, in the Wanaka Lakes Health Centre. From 2nd September we will also be running a drive-in only clinic at the Old Mitre 10...