Update to our Health Information Privacy Statement

 We’ve updated our privacy statement to reflect new requirements introduced under Rule 3A of the Health Information Privacy Code, set by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.

Alongside information we collect from you directly, we sometimes receive health information about you from other sources — such as a hospital, specialist, laboratory, or other health provider — as part of your ongoing care.

Our updated Health Information Privacy Statement explains what this involves, why it happens, and your rights to access or correct your information.

You can read the full statement here, Health Information Privacy Statement – Mornington Health Centre, or you can ask our reception team for a printed copy.

If you have any questions about how we handle your health information, email us at info@mhc.co.nz or phone 03 466 5011.

Did you know a GP appointment is for 15 minutes only and this includes time for the GP to write notes, send prescriptions/referrals or complete required paperwork.

Doctors are only able to thoroughly manage 1-2 issues per consultation.

If you think that you will need longer than 15 minutes with your doctor you may wish to consider booking a double appointment or making a second booking on a different day.

* Additional charges will apply to double appointments.

MHC continues to offer all nursing services including cervical smears and immunisations.  If your child is due for their immunisations, please phone reception to book an appointment. We ask that only one adult accompanies your child to the practice and no siblings if this is at all possible.

FLU 2026

We are pleased to advise that the 2026 flu vaccine is available at Mornington Health Centre from 1st April 2026.

Who Should Get Vaccinated?

The annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over and is particularly important and funded for those at a higher risk of getting very sick.

Free Vaccination

The flu vaccine is free for the following people:

• People aged 65 years and older (Māori, Pasifika and former refugees from 50 years).
• Pregnant women (at any stage of pregnancy)
• Children and adults with chronic health conditions
• Healthcare workers and caregivers
• Anyone who wants to reduce their risk of catching the flu

If you are not eligible for a free vaccine, there is a charge of $ 45

Booking Your Appointment

To book a flu vaccine with one of our friendly nursing team, please phone reception on 466 5011.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Protect Yourself and Your Whānau

Getting your annual flu vaccination is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your family, and your community from influenza. The vaccine is updated each year to provide protection against the most common flu strains expected this season.

If you have any questions about the flu vaccine or whether it’s suitable for you, please don’t hesitate to ask our nursing or medical team.

Ngā mihi

Mornington Health Centre

Te Whatu Ora Translator Services are available at MHC.

If you are needing an interpreter for your consultation, see reception and they can arrange an interpreter for any of the languages listed below.

Ki te whai koe i tētahi kaiwhakamārama reo māori mo ōu hui hauora, korero atu ki ngā kaiwhakatau manuhiri hei whakarite. Ki te hiahia i tētahi kaiwhakamārama reo kē atu, e āhei hoki rātou te whakarite

如果您在看诊是需要翻译员，请告 诉前台人员，他们可以安排以下语 言的翻译员

اگر برای صحبت با دکتر و یا پرستار به مترجم یا ترجمان نیاز دارید، لطفاً به منشی بگویید. ایشان میتواند برای زبانهای زیر برای شما مترجم پیدا کنند.

اردو، دری، فارسی،

آفریکان یا زبان آفریقایی، عربی، باهاسا اندونزیایی، کنتونیز، چینی، جزایر کوک، مائوری، آلمانی، فیجیایی، فرانسه، هلندی، هندی، گجراتی، ایتالیایی، ژاپنی، خمر، کره‌ای، مالایالام، مالایی، ماندارین، زبان اشاره نیوزیلندی، پنجابی، روسی، صربی -کروات، سین‌هالا، اسپانیایی، تاگالوگ، تامیل، تایلندی، تونگایی، ویتنامی

Afrikaans, Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Cantonese, Chinese, Cook Islands Māori, Dari, Dutch, English, Fijian, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Malayalam, Malaysian, Mandarin, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language, Niuean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Samoan, Serbo-Croatian, Sinhala, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Urdu, and Vietnamese

Changes to our after-hours service 

Our afterhours service is changing. Health NZ has established a new contract with Dunedin Urgent Doctors. What this means for you: 

• From 15th December our hours will be Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.  

• We will no longer provide an after-hours service. We will be closed in the evenings and during weekends and public holidays.  

• Please still telephone us on 4665011 for all urgent medical or minor injury matters in the daytime during the week.  Your issue may well be able to be managed by one of our nursing team.  If a doctor’s input is required, we have specific GP appointments set aside and available for your urgent needs.  

• For urgent matters outside of those hours please go to Dunedin Urgent Doctors in Filleul St or the Emergency Department, depending on the level of seriousness. 

We encourage you to not wait if you or a family member is unwell- use our daytime urgent appointment system. Being seen within your own GP Practice is better for your long-term health care. 

We know this is a significant change and we appreciate you’re understanding. 

Mornington Health Centre 

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The new cervical screening test is a game changer!

Cervical cancer is preventable. Regular cervical screening is one of the best ways to protect yourself.

There are now two options for having your cervical screening test: a vaginal swab where you can self-test or a trained professional can assist you or, you can choose to have a cervical sample (what used to be called a smear test) taken by a healthcare provider.

Most people can choose to self-test.

The new HPV test is safe and accurate.

Cervical screening is for eligible wāhine, and people with a cervix aged 25 to 69.

Find out more at TimeToCervicalScreen.nz, call 0800 729 729 or kōrero to your nurse, doctor or hauora clinic.