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Selwyn Village Healthcare will be shut from Thursday 25th December, reopening Monday 5th January 2026. Please arrange appointments and prescription requests early so you don’t miss out. For General Practice needs during this period we recommend using http://www.AfterhoursGP.co.nz, who provide booked appointments outside our opening hours, or calling the national phone healthline Whakarongorau on 0800 611 116Continue reading “2025 – 2026 Christmas Closure”

With the recent cases of measles around NZ, we’re sharing information for our patients on immunity to measles and proof of immunity. You care considered immune to measles if: In NZ people who were born after 1982 who received the routine schedule of childhood vaccinations are fully vaccinated, and many others may be immune throughContinue reading “Measles immunity”

We’d like to share some information about upcoming changes to the process for diagnosing ADHD in adults – this is relevant to any patient who is currently being assessed for ADHD, or who is waiting for / considering having an assessment.  For some background information about ADHD in adults, see Healthinfo.org.nz From February 2026, some General Practitioners (GPs) will be approvedContinue reading “ADHD diagnostic assessments”

Selwyn Village Healthcare will be shut for the Canterbury show day public holiday on Friday 14 November. We reopen with our usual hours from Monday 17 November For General Practice needs during this period we recommend using www.AfterhoursGP.co.nz who offer scheduled GP appointments during evenings, weekends, and public holidays. You can also call the national phoneContinue reading “Closed – Canterbury show day public holiday”

Selwyn Village Healthcare will be shut for the Labour day public holiday on Monday 27 October. We reopen with our usual hours from Tuesday 28 October. For General Practice needs during this period we recommend using www.AfterhoursGP.co.nz who offer scheduled GP appointments during evenings, weekends, and public holidays. You can also call the national phone healthlineContinue reading “Closed – Labour day public holiday”

Selwyn Village Healthcare will be shut for the Matariki public holiday on Friday 20th June. We reopen with our usual hours from Monday 23rd June. For General Practice needs during this period we recommend using www.AfterhoursGP.co.nz who have scheduled GP appointments available on evenings, weekends, and public holidays. You can also call the national phone healthlineContinue reading “Closed – Matariki public holiday”

Selwyn Village Healthcare will be shut for the King’s Birthday public holiday on Monday 2nd June. We will reopen with our usual hours from Tuesday 3rd June. For General Practice needs during this period we recommend using www.AfterhoursGP.co.nz who have booked GP appointments available on evenings, weekends, and public holidays. You can also call the nationalContinue reading “Closed – King’s Birthday”

This week week 22 – 24 April 2025 workers at Awanui labs (previously Southern Community Labs) are striking, and most community laboratory services will be unavailable. We will be unable to send lab specimens for testing. We will be unable to provide cervical screening, sexual health checks, and biopsies – please defer these appointments untilContinue reading “Lab services unavailable this week”

Selwyn Village Healthcare will be shut for the ANZAC public holiday on Friday 25th April. We will reopen with our usual hours from Monday 28th April. For General Practice needs during this period we recommend using http://www.AfterhoursGP.co.nz, who provide booked appointments outside our opening hours, or calling the national phone healthline Whakarongorau on 0800 611 116 forContinue reading “ANZAC public holiday closure”

Selwyn Village Healthcare will be shut for the Easter public holidays on Friday 18th April and Monday 21st April. We will reopen with our usual hours from Tuesday 22nd April. Please arrange appointments and prescription requests early so you don’t miss out. For General Practice needs during this period we recommend using http://www.AfterhoursGP.co.nz, who provideContinue reading “Easter public holiday closure”

We are pleased to now offer the 2025 annual influenza (flu) vaccine (Influvac Tetra) to our enrolled patients. Vaccination is an important step in protecting yourself and those close to you from the flu virus. Why Get Vaccinated? What are the downsides? What are the costs? How do I get it? What about kids? ClickContinue reading “Flu vaccines available – walk-in!”

We are delighted to announce that Dr Kim Nordmeier has now started her maternity leave. Join us in offering her our kindest congratulations.  We continue actively looking for a new GP to cover Kim’s leave. In the meantime please feel free to book with any of our other great GPs, and a reminder that ourContinue reading “Congratulations Dr Kim Nordmeier”

We would like to remind all patients that all our fees are due on the day. Prompt payment ensures the smooth operation of our services and allows us to continue providing the highest quality care. Overdue Account Processing FeeWe will now be charging $7.50 each month for all accounts that are in debt. Automatic PaymentContinue reading “New Overdue Account Fee”

Next week 24 – 27 March 2025 APEX union members at Awanui labs (previously Southern Community Labs) are striking, and most community laboratory services will be unavailable for the week. We will be unable to send lab specimens for testing. We will be unable to provide cervical screening, sexual health checks, and biopsies – pleaseContinue reading “Lab services unavailable next week”

We will be closed this Thursday 6th February for the Waitangi day public holiday. We reopen Friday 7th February with our usual hours.

Selwyn Village Healthcare will be shut from Wednesday 25th December, reopening Monday 6th January 2025. Please arrange appointments and prescription requests early so you don’t miss out. For General Practice needs during this period we recommend using http://www.AfterhoursGP.co.nz, who provide booked appointments outside our opening hours, or calling the national phone healthline Whakarongorau on 0800 611 116Continue reading “2024 – 2025 Christmas Closure”

From today (Monday 19 August) our fees have increased; please see our fees page for full details. We have kept these changes as low as we can. Patient fees help us to maintain a quality service; we appreciate your understanding.

Unfortunately Te Whatu Ora / Ministry of Health have recently removed all funding for patients with COVID-19, including for consideration / prescribing of antivirals. Our usual fees apply for all services related to COVID-19, including antiviral prescribing. The antiviral medication itself remains funded, with normal pharmacy copayments. Click here for further information and to seeContinue reading “COVID-19 care and antivirals”

We will be closed this Friday 28th June for the Matariki public holiday. We reopen Monday 1st July with our usual hours.

We will be closed next Monday 3rd June for the King’s Birthday public holiday. We reopen Tuesday 4th June with our usual hours.

We will be closed this Thursday 25th April for the ANZAC public holiday. We reopen Friday 26th April with our usual hours.

Need an appointment fast? ⏰ Our Nurse Prescriber Georgina, can assess your health needs, diagnose common conditions, and prescribe from a list of medications for issues like: Benefits of seeing a Nurse Prescriber: Is a Nurse Prescriber right for you? See our information page for more details #Christchurch #NursePrescriber #Healthcare #Convenience

We’re excited offer this year’s flu vaccine Influvac Tetra from today; fully funded for many of our patients, only $30 for those who aren’t eligible for flu vaccine funding. Please walk-in between 8:30am – 11:30am weekdays for flu vaccination; please don’t call to book unless it is for a young child that will need extraContinue reading “Flu vaccines available”

We’re currently expecting to be able to provide influenza vaccination from early April. Watch this space – we will post on here as soon as we can confirm the details.

We will be closed for the easter public holidays this upcoming weekend. We will be shut from Friday 29th of March, and reopen with our usual hours from Tuesday 2nd April. Enjoy the holiday!

Due to multiple staff illness our usual walk-in urgent clinic today is closed today. Urgent advice is available over the phone through the national phone healthline Whakarongorau 0800 611 116, or you can also attend any of Christchurch’s urgent care walk-in services (Christchurch hospital Emergency Department, Riccarton Clinic, Moorhouse Medical, Pegasus 24 Hour Surgery). Thanks forContinue reading “Walk-in clinic closed today”

We will be closed for Waitangi day on Tuesday 6th February. We will be open with our usual hours for the rest of the week (including Monday 5th February). Enjoy the holiday!

Selwyn Village Healthcare will be shut from Saturday 23rd December, reopening Wednesday 3rd January 2024. Please arrange appointments and prescription requests early so you don’t miss out. During this period, urgent care is available over the phone through the national phone healthline Whakarongorau 0800 611 116, and in person through http://www.AfterhoursGP.co.nz (who provide booked appointments outside ourContinue reading “2023 Christmas holiday hours”

Selwyn Village Healthcare will be open from 8.30am to 12.30pm on Friday 24 November 2023. The clinic will be closed from 12.30pm on this day. If you require urgent medical attention between the hours of 12.30pm and 5pm – please call 111 or visit a walk in clinic such as 24hour Surgery, or Riccarton clinicContinue reading “Clinic hours on 24 November 2023”

Explore the artistic side of our talented team! Dr. Tara King one of our expert GPs, has created a collection of stunning paintings. Visit her website to bring a touch of creativity to your space while supporting our healthcare heroes.

We’re excited to support the upcoming debut of the Aotearoa Mental Health Film Festival on 21 & 23 Nov. Featuring nine locally made short films and a panel discussion with mental health experts, it promises an evening of empowering storytelling. Tickets are available through their website.

We will be closed Friday 14th July and reopen Monday 17th July – enjoy the long weekend.

Increase in patient fees from the 19th of June 2023. Due to a number of issues outside our control, we have to make an increase in our usual fees to maintain the quality of our service. The drivers include increasing inflation and other costs, alongside significant reductions in government funding streams. We acknowledge the substantialContinue reading “Fee Change”

We will be closed Monday 5th June and reopen Tuesday 6th June – enjoy the long weekend.

We’re excited to now offer patient portal access through myindici.co.nzFeatures include booking / changing appointments, viewing your health info, streamlined prescription repeats & much more! See our reception team to sign up; you’ll need valid photo ID and a personal email address.

We will be closed on Tuesday the 25th April and re open Wednesday the 26th April.

We will be closed Friday the 7th of April and Monday the 10th of April. We will re open on Tuesday the 11th of April. Happy Easter!

Unfortunately we are no longer fully funded for most COVID-19 services; our standard fees will usually apply. Please direct any complaints about these changes to the Ministry of Health info@health.govt.nz