From 1 February 2026, national changes across Aotearoa mean that some specially trained GPs may be able to diagnose adult ADHD and initiate treatment.

Newtown Medical Centre will be closed on Waitangi Day, Friday 6 February. We will reopen as usual on Monday 9 February.

At Newtown Medical Centre, your health is our priority. We offer fast access to care with $40 consultations, delivered by Tony, our highly trained Extended Care Paramedic.

We want to reassure our patients that this incident is being actively investigated by Manage My Health, with support from independent cyber security specialists and relevant authorities.

From early next year, national prescribing rules are changing. From 1 February 2026, some patients may be eligible for prescriptions that remain valid for up to 12 months.

We are pleased to welcome Dr Vinesh Reddy to Newtown Medical Centre from 5 January 2026.

Newtown Medical Centre will have adjusted hours over the festive season. From all of us at Newtown Medical Centre — we wish you and your whānau a very merry Christmas and a safe, healthy holiday season!

Measles cases are on the rise in the Wellington region, and it’s more important than ever to check that you and your whānau are protected.

Watch the video below to learn more about prostate cancer and how to take a proactive approach to your health.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Awanui Labs has advised that strike action will take place on Tuesday 22 April, Wednesday 23 April, and Thursday 24 April 2025.

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.

You can now book appointments online for yourself or your whānau through our new system, powered by Vensa.

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