Updates
Keep up to date with the latest from Ōrākei Health. If you have any pātai, get in touch!
07 July 2025 Update
Service Update July 2025
What's changing and how it supports better care
Ōrākei Health has introduced a few key updates to how we deliver services:
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Telehealth-First: GP consults are now completed via phone call.
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GP Booking Cap: Bookings are limited to 2 weeks in advance.
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DNA Fees: From 14 July 2025, missed or late appointments will incur a fee.
These changes help us respond to high demand and ensure safe, timely care for more of our enrolled whānau. Click here for more info.
04 June 2025 Update
Service Update June 2025
Supporting safe care through winter – what you need to know
Ōrākei Health is making some short-term changes to how we deliver services due to current GP and nurse shortages. These adjustments help us maintain safe, timely care for our enrolled whānau while looking after the wellbeing of our hardworking team. Click here to find out more.
We appreciate your patience and support during this time.
27 August 2024 Update
Fees Increase from 1st October 2024
As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional care, we want to inform you of a necessary adjustment to our consultation fees. Beginning 1st October 2024, our fees will be updated in response to rising market costs. This change is crucial for us to continue offering the high standard of service and expertise you have come to rely on. We deeply value your trust and support, and we are here to address any questions or concerns you may have about this update. Thank you for your understanding and for being an important part of our community. Set out below are the new fees that will take effect from 01 October 2024.
25 June 2024 Update
Health & Wellbeing Tips & Update
COVID-19 Vaccinations
Vaccines remain free and available to eligible people aged 6 months and over
Free RATs
Rapid Antigen Tests will remain FREE until 30 September 2024. You can continue to pick up free RATs for you and your household from participating pharmacies and RAT collection centres- including Toitoi Manawa - Tāmaki Hub (75a Felton Mathew Ave, St. Johns). Please note Ōrākei Health is not a collection centre. To find a nearby collection centre please click here.
Increase in Whooping Cough cases (Pertussis)
There has been an increase in whooping cough cases across Aotearoa in all ages. See below for key advice:
Boostrix booster is funded for people aged 9-13 years, 45 years and 65 years.
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Pregnant/Hapū people: The Boostrix vaccination is FREE and highly recommended to get during each pregnancy (second trimester) This vaccination is 92% protective against infant mortality from whooping cough.
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Parents/Caregivers to infants: Ensure all babies receive their 6-week immunisations on time.
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Maternity & Healthcare workers: Booster vaccinations of Boostrix every 5 years are recommended
For more information regarding pertussis, click here