
Winter Energy Payment Ending Soon
A reminder that the Winter Energy Payment ends on 1 October 2025. If you’re worried about covering costs as the Winter Energy Payment finishes, Work and Income may be able to help in other ways.

Free Home Fire Safety Visits for Over 60s
This is a fantastic opportunity to make sure your home is as safe as possible. Fires can happen quickly, and working smoke alarms are one of the most effective ways to protect lives.

Closed Matariki
We will be closed Friday 20th June for Matariki, opening as usual on Monday.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Your Healthcare
As part of our commitment to delivering the best possible medical care, we’re trialing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support our clinicians.

Closed King’s Birthday
We will be closed this Monday for King’s Birthday, opening as usual on Tuesday.

Temporary Closure for Staff Meeting
Please note that Newtown Medical Centre will be closed on Wednesday 21st May from 12:00pm to 2:00pm for a staff meeting.

Important Update: Health NZ Strike – Thursday 1 May

Awanui Labs Strike Action – Service Disruption Notice
Awanui Labs has advised that strike action will take place on Tuesday 22 April, Wednesday 23 April, and Thursday 24 April 2025.

Easter & ANZAC Day Hours
Newtown Medical Centre will be closed from Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April for Easter, and again on Friday 25 April for ANZAC Day.

Book Appointments & Check In From Your Phone
You can now book appointments online for yourself or your whānau through our new system, powered by Vensa.

Notice to Patients
Due to unforeseen health issues, Dr. Jill Shepherd has made the difficult decision to retire earlier than anticipated.

Flu Vaccination Clinics – Book Now
As flu season approaches, it’s time to protect yourself and your loved ones by getting your flu vaccination.

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

Cryptosporidium Outbreak in Wellington: What You Need to Know
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 Service
Notice of Change to Awanui Lab & Phlebotomy Service Due to Industrial Action – 25 to 27 March 2025

Heart Health | Do you know your numbers?
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.

Patient experience survey
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.

Laboratory Strike Update – What You Need to Know
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.

Important Notice: Temporary Closure of Wellington Afterhours Clinic
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.

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

Newtown Medical News
Information we would like to share with our community