Practice News
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Farewell for now to Dr Thomas Herd
Posted on April 5, 2019
Thank you and get well soon
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Eligibility for subsidised healthcare – evidence is now required
Posted on Nov. 6, 2018
The NZ government requires that all patients prove they are eligible to receive funded healthcare, and we are tasked by the Ministry of Health to collect this evidence for enrolment purposes Please do not be offended if we ask you to supply your passport.
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Triage by the nurse prior to GP appointments
Posted on Nov. 6, 2018
If you get called to see the nurse before your appointment with your doctor, do not be alarmed. The nurses not only help the doctors do part of the health check but are also able to respond quickly to urgent problems
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Our United Nations at Medplus
Posted on Oct. 19, 2018
New Zealand is enriched by great cultural diversity, and we are pleased that our staff reflect this. Wherever you come from we are delighted to meet you and work with you and your family to ensure that your health care is the best it can be. All are welcome here. Haere mai!
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Posted on Oct. 17, 2018
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join the staff at Medplus in showing your support. We want to promote health and empower you and your loved ones to get checked.
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Welcome to Dr Fiona Kerr
Posted on Sept. 16, 2018
We are delighted to welcome Dr Fiona Kerr to Medplus. Many of you may have already met her over the last year because she has been doing some intermittent locum work for us. She fitted in so well at Medplus that we have persuaded her ...
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Pink Star Walk for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Posted on Sept. 16, 2018
Join team MEDPLUS for a walk and to fundraise for Breast Cancer.
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The Changing Face of Nursing
Posted on Aug. 24, 2018
We are delighted that one of our team, Nurse Pippa Baldie, is training to be our first Nurse Practitioner.
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Telephone and Video Consultations with your Medplus Doctor
Posted on Aug. 24, 2018
We have been offering telephone consultations for some time to some selected patients who require regular review and no examination. It has been working well and we believe we can safely offer it more regularly.
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Celebrations at Medplus this June
Posted on June 20, 2018
Read about our 7th birthday and how Dr Martin Hadler has now become one of the Medplus owners.
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A new addition to our nurse team, Sophie Garcia
Posted on May 17, 2018
We have a new member of staff, who may look familiar to you. We are delighted to welcome back Sophie Garcia, who is now working full time as one of our practice nurses.
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Medplus - open weekends and public holidays
Posted on May 17, 2018
Just a reminder that Medplus is open 7 days a week for your convenience and peace of mind.
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New daily walk in clinic for sick children
Posted on May 6, 2018
From 7th May we are trialling a new service for our younger customers. Between 10.30am and 12 noon on weekdays, sick children can be brought in to be seen about their urgent problem, without an appointment. This service will be led by Dr Martin Hadler with the assistance of a triage nurse, and all our GPs will lend a hand.
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Dr Google?
Posted on March 12, 2018
This century there has been a massive change in the way we all operate our lives, and now many of us can not remember when we did not have access to social media, mobile phones or the internet. In health care there have been changes too, doctors now use web-based information in the way they used to use text books.
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Road works on Jutland Road
Posted on March 11, 2018
If you live locally you will not have missed the fact that there are major roadworks going on along Jutland Road. Currently Auckland Transport have contractors digging up the road and pavement outside Medplus.
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Committed to the community, every day.
Posted on Jan. 25, 2018
Want to see one of our doctors on Sunday? No problem. Need an appointment after work? Or after the kids have gone to bed? Easy. Want to be seen at 8am? Of course. Have an emergency on Auckland Anniversary Day? We have got your healthcare needs covered. Sick child on Waitangi Day? Come on in.
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Medical Students at Medplus
Posted on Jan. 25, 2018
Last year we were delighted to become a teaching practice, and have so far had 2 fifth year medical students work with us
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Meet Dr Marianne Kim, our newest doctor and our first registrar.
Posted on Jan. 25, 2018
Over the last 6 months many of you will have met with Marianne, our charming and vibrant new doctor. In December she officially became our GPEP 1registrar, and is now undertaking her specialist general practice training at Medplus.
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Christmas Collections 2017
Posted on Dec. 3, 2017
Medplus supports a number of charity events throughout the year, including our Christmas collection for the City Mission, which we have supported since our very first year.
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Doctor Martin Hadler, the All Blacks and Concussion
Posted on Oct. 30, 2017
What do Martin, the All Blacks and concussion have in common? Quite a lot, actually.
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The Medplus Medical Assistants
Posted on Sept. 1, 2017
At Medplus we have 2 medical assistants, Kristhea and Rita, who are here to help you navigate your way around our health care services.
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Text to remind service – help to avoid missed appointments
Posted on Sept. 1, 2017
We are pleased to announce that, at the beginning of next month, we will be trialling a text to remind service, to give you a reminder of your bookings a day ahead.
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Daffodil Day 2017
Posted on Aug. 28, 2017
The Medplus reception team dressed the practice in yellow and daffodils on Friday in honour of the cancer society's Daffodil Day 2017.
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The end of the evening surcharge
Posted on Aug. 20, 2017
standard pricing from 8am – 8pm on weekdays!
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Avoiding the busy times and thank you for your patience and understanding during the school holidays
Posted on Aug. 1, 2017
Often, we are asked when is the best time to come in to Medplus. The answer, of course, is whenever is most convenient for you or whenever you most need us.
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GP – Heart of the community campaign
Posted on July 12, 2017
At the same time as New Zealand’s population is increasing, the number of GPs has remained static, making it more and more difficult for patients to be seen and for GPs to keep on top of their workload
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A personal vote of thanks for Hospice
Posted on Feb. 3, 2017
"You matter because you are you and you matter until the last moment of your life. We will do all we can, not only to help you die peacefully but to live until you die." - Dame Cicely Saunders.
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Celebrations again! Medplus achieves Cornerstone – the pinnacle of achievement for General Practice
Posted on Dec. 21, 2016
On 18th November Medplus was inspected by two assessors from the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners and for the second time sailed through Cornerstone
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Welcome to Dr Anna Chen
Posted on Nov. 15, 2016
We are delighted to announce that we have appointed a new full time GP, who starts in December. Anna Chen is an exceptional doctor, who has been a high flier throughout school. medical school and in her early career.
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Staff Changes
Posted on Oct. 13, 2016
Dr Rachel Inder heads South Melissa joins the nursing team
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Ministry of Health update to Enrolment
Posted on Aug. 20, 2016
We appreciate your patience during the implementation of this new system.
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If we are running late…….
Posted on Aug. 8, 2016
Sorry if we ever keep you waiting, we really appreciate your patience. We know that your time is of great value and we hate to cause you any inconvenience
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Happy Birthday Medplus
Posted on June 28, 2016
Medplus celebrates a 5th Birthday
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Type 2 Diabetics - free education
Posted on June 22, 2016
Free Community Education for Type 2 Diabetics
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Save a Life. Free resuscitation training
Posted on May 16, 2016
Come and join Dr Martin Hadler for basic resuscitation training at Medplus on Wednesday 15th June at 7pm in reception. Please call 489 2011 to register for a place
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Doctor Updates
Posted on March 23, 2016
Dr Jean Lim returns from Maternity leave and Dr David Hopcroft is welcomed back to Medplus.
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Cancellation
Posted on Jan. 24, 2016
Cancellations – we appreciate 2 working hours’ notice!
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Free appointments for the under 13 year old age group
Posted on July 3, 2015
Medplus has opted in to the FREE U13yrs scheme and will be providing free appointments for enrolled under 13 year olds as from July 1st.
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