Healthcare Hub

25/10/2026

🌿 Happy Labour Day, Taranaki!

Just a friendly reminder that all Coastal Medical clinics are closed today, Monday 26 October, for Labour Day. We'll be back to normal hours tomorrow, Tuesday 27 October.

If you or your whānau need healthcare while we're closed, there are still options available:

💙 Healthline: 0800 611 116 for free, 24/7 health advice.
💙 Ka Ora Telecare: 0800 252 672 for rural after-hours healthcare.
💙 MediCross Urgent Care, New Plymouth: For urgent, non-emergency medical care.
💙 Emergency Departments: Taranaki Base Hospital i or Hāwera Hospital for emergency medical care.

🚑 For life-threatening emergencies, always call 111.

Whether you're enjoying a long weekend away, catching up on jobs around home or spending time with family, we hope you have a safe and relaxing Labour Day.

Take care, from all of us at Coastal Medical! 💙

07/10/2026

Happy 1st birthday! 🎉 Such an awesome milestone. We love having a local paper sharing what’s happening in our community and celebrating the people and businesses in it. Here’s to many more years! ❤️

🎉 Birthday Prize Pool Full List 🎉
A huge thank you to all our generous local businesses for donating these amazing birthday prizes — we’re so grateful for your support and community spirit.

• 4 × $50 vouchers from Smokn Comrades and The Theoretical Brewer at The Corner
• $200 worth of professional Accounting/Tax Services from Recapture Accounting Solutions
• Prize Pack incl. $50 Divine Café voucher from Summerset Retirement Villages at Pohutukawa Place
• $100 voucher for Poppys Bookshop from PublishMe
• $100 voucher for Skin on Forty-Five from Healthcare Hub
• Two luxury cushions from Provincial Goods
• A Double Pass to City Sounds New Plymouth Choir Christmas show.
• Pure Fiji product pack from The Beauty Colab
• $100 voucher from FOUND Yoga
• Handmade Soap package from Flowers at Belle Maison
• Woodfire Chimney Sweep & Safety Check from Ember Heating by Mckenzie Construction
• Nero Swim Goggles from Methanex Bell Block Aquatic Centre
• Two Sauce triple packs from Sid’s Sauce

HOW TO ENTER
👉 Head to www.roundtheblock.co.nz
👉 Complete our short birthday survey
👉 Tell us how you think we’re doing and what you’d love to see in Round the Block

⏱️ Entries close: 5pm, Saturday 18 October (Terms and Conditions listed in form)

Good luck everyone! 🤞🎉

Thank you again for helping us make it through our first year of Round the Block.

Here’s to many more! 🥂💙

05/10/2026

📣Acute Care Update

Our Acute Care service at the Healthcare Hub will be closed on Tuesday 6 October and Thursday 8 October.

All other Healthcare Hub services will continue as usual.

If you need medical care or advice while Acute Care is closed:
• Call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free health advice.
• For urgent medical care, Medicross Urgent Care is available.
• If you require urgent hospital-level care, please go to the Emergency Department at Taranaki Base Hospital.
• For a medical emergency, always call 111.

Thank you for your understanding.

24/09/2026

💙 Blue September is a good reminder to put your health first.

Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in New Zealand men, and getting checked early can make a real difference.

If you’re over 50, or over 40 with a family history of prostate cancer, have a chat with your GP about whether a prostate check is right for you.

And if there’s someone in your life who’s great at putting these things off, whether it’s your partner, dad, brother or mate, give them a gentle nudge too. Sometimes a simple conversation is all it takes.

Our teams across Coastal Medical are here to support you with those important health conversations.

💙 This Blue September, look after yourself and encourage the people around you to do the same.

17/09/2026

🌸 Spring is lovely. Hay fever? Not so much.

If spring usually means constant sneezing, itchy eyes, a runny nose or that frustrating blocked-up feeling, it might be time to look at another option.

We offer a needle-free hayfever relief treatment through Coastal Medical's specialist clinic, Skin on Forty-Five, for those looking for relief from persistent seasonal allergy symptoms.

Quick, simple and no needles involved.
Want to know if it could be suitable for you?

📲 Find out more: https://skinonfortyfive.co.nz/pages/hayfever-relief

15/09/2026

💙 Meet Amanda & Lee-Anne, two of the amazing MCAs at our Healthcare Hub!

You’ll often find these two busy behind the scenes, supporting our clinicians, helping with patient care and doing all the little things that help keep a busy day at the Hub moving.

Our Medical Care Assistants are such an important part of the wider healthcare team, and Amanda and Lee-Anne bring plenty of care, energy and teamwork to their roles every day.

A big thank you to you both for everything you do for our patients, our clinicians and the wider Hub team. We’re very lucky to have you! 👏

10/09/2026

Regular skin checks help detect changes early, including signs of melanoma and other skin cancers.

Keep an eye out for changes in moles such as:
• Size
• Shape
• Colour
• Bleeding or itching

If you notice anything unusual or would like peace of mind, book a check up with your GP, or with Skin on Forty-Five (located within the Healthcare Hub) for a 30 minute full Skin check.

Early detection can make a big difference.

07/09/2026

Coastal Medical now offers ADHD screening for adults and young people.

Many people live with ADHD symptoms without realising what may be causing their challenges. Screening can be the first step toward understanding your health and accessing appropriate support.

ADHD may affect:
• Focus and concentration
• Organisation and time management
• Impulsivity or restlessness
• Work or study performance

If you’ve been wondering whether ADHD could be affecting you or a family member, our team can help guide you through the screening process.

📞 Contact your Coastal Medical clinic to book an appointment or learn more.

03/09/2026

Kindness goes both ways 💙

Our reception teams are here to help, and we know that needing healthcare can sometimes be stressful.

We ask that our staff are always treated with kindness and respect. Abusive, threatening or disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated.

Thank you for helping us keep Coastal Medical a safe and respectful place for everyone.