As flu season approaches, it’s time to protect yourself and your loved ones by getting your flu vaccination.

From Wednesday, 26 March 2025, our script line will no longer be available. Thank you for your understanding.

Wellington is currently experiencing an outbreak of cryptosporidium, a parasite that causes gastrointestinal illness, with most cases linked to swimming pools and splash pads.

Notice of Change to Awanui Lab & Phlebotomy Service Due to Industrial Action – 25 to 27 March 2025

Heart disease is the biggest cause of death and disability in New Zealand. Knowing your risk gives you the chance to take steps to protect your heart.

You may get an email or text inviting you to take part in a patient experience survey. Please help us understand what we did well and what we could do better by doing this survey.

Awanui Labs has been issued a strike notice by the APEX union, with planned industrial action on Wednesday, 5th February, and Friday, 7th February 2025.

We want to inform our patients that the Wellington Afterhours Clinic will be closed from 5 PM on Tuesday, 4th March, until 2 PM on Wednesday, 5th March due to essential computer system upgrades.

A reminder that we will be closed on Waitangi Day, Thursday 6th February.

Thank you again for being such a wonderful community. Your support makes a difference not only to Jill but also to all of us here at Newtown Medical Centre.

We will be closed this Monday, 20th January for Wellington Anniversary, opening as usual on Tuesday.

A reminder to order your repeat prescription by Friday 13th December by MMH, our website or Prescriptions@newtownmc.co.nz.

The National Public Health Service has declared a national pertussis (whooping cough) epidemic, with rising cases and hospitalisations across the country.

We wish you a very Merry Christmas and safe and happy holiday from the Team at Newtown Medical Centre.

We will be closed this Monday, 28th October for Labour Day, opening as usual on Tuesday.

Parking on Rintoul Street will change from Sunday 20 October. Please allow extra time to find a park prior to your appointment.

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness, primarily affecting young children, but it can also impact adults.

Spring is a beautiful season of blooming flowers and warmer days, but it’s also a time when certain illnesses tend to flare up.

You can now make an appointment with your doctor online.

It is cervical screening awareness month. A cervical smear, now referred to as HPV screening, is important for all people with a cervix.