Winter Update and Fees Review

Winter Update

The winter viral illness season is in full swing. If our appointments are full and you are unwell and need medical care, please call reception and ask to speak to one of our nurses who will advise you what to do. Unfortunately there will be times when we are unable to see everyone on the day.

We recommend that you wear a mask inside our waiting room to protect yourself from other unwell patients, but this is not mandatory.

Covid-19 related consultations are no longer funded by Ministry of Health/Te Whatu Ora.

Dr Rachel is increasing her hours to meet increasing demand and is available on Monday mornings as well as her usual Thursday and Friday shifts.

Fees Review

Ministry of Health/Te Whatu Ora has allowed a fees increase of 7.7% this year to meet increasing costs of services. However, we have calculated our cost increases and will limit the increase to 6% rather than the full amount allowed.

Currently we do not have the capacity to see casual patients.

From 1 August 2024 the following consultation fees will apply to enrolled patients. All fees apply to both ACC and Medical consultations.
All enrolled children 13 and under remain free

Consultation Fees
Community service card holder (CSC) fees for doctors consultations are not increasing, they remain $19.50 for adults 18 years old and above with CSC; $13 for children 14-17 years old with CSC
Consultation Fees for non-CSC patients will be $71 for adults 18 years old and above without CSC; $61 for children 14-17 years old without CSC

Prescription fees will be: all children 13 years old and under remain free; $13 for children 14-17 years old with CSC; $17 for adults 18 years old and over with CSC; $34 for 14 years old and over without CSC
This is a same day service during the working week.

If a blood test is clinically required at the time of the prescription request, the fee for the prescription and the blood test management will be: all children 13 years old and under remain free; $13 for children 14-17 years old with CSC; $19.50 for adults 18 years old and over with CSC; $50 for 14 years old and over without CSC. Regular blood tests are often necessary if you are on medication which may affect the blood functioning, liver, kidneys etc.
This service includes the prescription, the ordering of the test, review and analysis of the results, and communication of the results to you with any action needed

For other service fees, please see our website which will be updated on the evening of 31 July