Te Awamutu Medical Centre

Enjoy your long weekend!
If you need after hours support through the weekend, you can find the contact details right here.
Practice Plus 0800 7722 7587 or use their online booking
Healthline 0800 611 116, and
Anglesea Clinic 07 858 0800

We will be closed on next Monday 1 June, for the King's Birthday holiday. Remember to plan for the three-day weekend, and get your appointments booked and repeat script orders in.

We will reopen as normal at 8am on Tuesday 2 June. Wishing all our patients a happy and safe long weekend.

The national Patient Experience Survey for health services is happening over the next two weeks. Run by the Health Quality and Safety Commission, this survey runs every 3 months.

When you come to the clinic, please ensure that your email address is up to date.

Patients who have an appointment in the next two weeks, will receive an email link afterwards to complete an anonymous survey about their experience in the health system.

The survey is your chance to give feedback about your experience -with us, with specialists, at the hospital, and in the community. The results are used to improve services.

We encourage you to complete the survey - your feedback is helpful!

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NEW SPECIALIST CLINIC STARTING
We are pleased to announce that Mr Anthony Maher, Orthopaedic Surgeon from Hamilton Orthopaedics, will be with us Friday afternoon on the 22nd of May for his first of ongoing clinics at TAMC.
Mr Maher does everything ortho, especially Upper limb, Arthroplasty, and Orthopaedic Oncology.
Any of our patients who need to, may now be able to see him in Te Awamutu rather than travelling to Hamilton.
To see Anthony, you will need to be referred by your doctor.

FLU SEASON HAS STARTED
Flu shots are available at TAMC. With a dedicated nurse clinic you can book in advance or simply drop-in which usually works well and generally with a short wait.
Free - if eligible. Ask your nurse or visit https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/.../69a790b5a4674ed22f...
$35 – if not eligible
$45 – enhanced flu shot. Same strains but is designed for better absorption into the body.
Your nurse is happy to answer any questions you may have.

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As we are closed on Monday the 27th of April for the observance of ANZAC Day, here are TAMC partner options to consider if needed:

Anglesea Clinic, 3 Thackeray Street, Hamilton - 07 858 0800

Practice Plus for online 'over the phone' appointments on 0800 7722 7587

Healthline for free 24/7 'over the phone' discussion with a nurse or paramedic.

Anzac Day is coming up this Saturday, and will be observed as a public holiday on Monday 27 April. We will be closed on Monday, and will reopen as usual on Tuesday morning 28 April.

Our team wishes everybody a safe, happy and healthy long weekend.

Your Flu Shot at TAMC
Flu season is here, and the best protection is a simple flu vaccination 💉
Our dedicated nurse-led clinic makes it easy to stay well.
✅ Book ahead or just drop in – drop-ins usually work well with only a short wait
✅ Quick, convenient, and caring service
✅ Expert nurses happy to answer your questions
Cost:
• FREE – if eligible
• $35 – standard flu shot (if not eligible)
• $45 – Enhanced flu shot – same flu strains, specially designed for better absorption and protection

Don’t put it off — protect yourself, your whānau, and your community.
Talk to your nurse or visit the link below for eligibility, criteria and book your flu shot today.https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637315ab5c5af16c7e809c42/69a790b5a4674ed22fe4c306_Influenza%202026_Pharmac%20eligibility%20criteria.pdf

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Here are some of our current newsletter article headings with e.g. trialling changes to the way we work at Te Awamutu Medical Centre to effect positive changes for the benefit of patients and staff.

Practice Teams are being trialled already to create less load on our General Practitioners and to make space for more appointments for patients within your GP's team. The newsletter outlines 'what' and 'how' we are bringing this together.

- A Smarter Way of Working – Practice Teams
- What are Practice Teams?
- How does this work for you?
- Bringing you better continuity of care
- More staff have arrived – more appointments are available
- Diagnosing Adult ADHD
- Flu shots now available - with a link to Eligibility criteria for funded flu shots.

You will find all the news here at:https://tamc.co.nz/assets/Newsletter/TAMC-Newsletter_March-2026.pdf on the website now.

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