The team at Tahunanui Medical Centre strives to offer the families and community of Tahunanui a friendly and comprehensive healthcare service.
To provide consistent care for our families, we promise that any enrolled children under 14 will be seen by a doctor, no matter how busy we are.
We are currently enrolling new and existing residents of Tahunanui.
At Tahunanui Medical Centre, our dedicated team of health professionals is committed to providing the best, evidence-based care possible. We believe in fostering healthy, long-lasting relationships with our patients. As a teaching practice, we are also Cornerstone Accredited, a program designed by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners for general practices in New Zealand.
We want you to feel at ease during your visit and encourage you to share any concerns with our doctors or nurses. You are welcome to bring family or whānau for support while receiving our services, and we value your feedback to help us enhance our care.
⚠️ Measles Confirmed in the Nelson Tasman Region
Measles is a highly contagious virus. The best way to protect yourself and your family is to ensure everyone is up to date with their vaccinations.
Need advice or a vaccine?
Call us on 03 548 5154. Our nurses can answer questions and book you in for FREE vaccines if required.
Early Signs of Measles
- Fever
- Sore, water, red eyes
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, blotchy rash
If you develop these symptoms:
- Stay home and contact a health professional first
- Call 03 548 5154 or Healthline (0800 611 116) for urgent advice.
Important:
Do not visit a medical Centre or hospital without calling first — this helps prevent spreading the virus to others.
For more detailed information on measles, including symptoms, vaccination, and prevention, please visit the official Health New Zealand page:
👉 https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles
PATIENT PORTAL
Well has been developed after listening to patients and general practices about what they really need in a patient portal. It’s healthcare that’s centred around you.
While Well is best experienced on the app, it can also be accessed your computer. You can use the following link to create an account online using the TAHUNA invite code: https://tahunanuimedicalcentre.centrik.co.nz/portal/
Once registered, they can use the same account to access the Well app and the online portal.
Register today to access your health information, book appointments, request repeat prescriptions, and more!
- Download ‘Well NZ’ on the App Store or Google Play*
- Select ‘Create Account’ and enter the invite code: TAHUNA
- Enter your details – these must match what we hold on file

Well makes looking after your health simple:
- Easy to download and register
- Book and manage appointments
- Request and pay for repeat prescriptions
- View lab results and consultation notes
- Access your health information
- Receive notifications and reminders on the app
- Passcode, touch/facial recognition – no more forgetting your username and password!
- Available on both Android and iOS, as well as online
We look forward to connecting with you on the Well patient portal!
For further information about Well, visit well.co.nz
If you require any assistance with the Well patient portal, please contact us at admin@tahunamedical.co.nz or visit the Well FAQs here.
Latest News
12 Month Prescriptions
3rd February, 2026From February 2026 our prescribers will be able to issue some patients with a prescription for 12 months – if it is clinically safe to do so. You may be eligible for 12-month prescriptions if:
- Your condition and medication dose have been stable for at least 6 months
- You don’t need regular monitoring (like blood tests or blood pressure checks)
- The medicine is approved for 12-month prescribing
- You agree to a yearly in-person review to check the medicine is still suitable.
The decision to extend your prescription length or not, belongs with the prescribing clinician based on the above factors.
You will still collect medicines in 3-month instalments from the same pharmacy, but will only need to pay a co-payment fee on the first collection.
You will not be able to collect 12 months’ worth of your medication at once, even with a 12-month prescription.
Some prescriptions won’t be eligible for the 12-month option including:
- Controlled medicines (for example opioids, stimulants) or medicines taken only as needed
- Conditions or medications that require monitoring within 12 months
- If your condition or medication dose has changed in the past 6 months
If you would like to talk about a 12-month prescription, please book an appointment with your GP.
ADHD Assessments and Prescribing
3rd February, 2026From 1 February 2026, some GPs in New Zealand with additional training can assess, diagnose, and start medication for adult ADHD.
At Tahunanui Medical Centre, our GPs do not currently provide ADHD assessments, but we support specialist assessments.
We understand seeking an ADHD assessment can feel confusing and stressful. While we don’t provide this service directly, for our enrolled patients, your GP can:
- Talk through your concerns and symptoms
- Help with referrals to psychologists
- Continue prescribing ADHD medication—or start medication if a specialist has provided a diagnosis—where appropriate
ADHD assessments and diagnosis are not government funded and are usually accessed privately.
We’ll keep our website updated if our services change in the future.
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