He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre

Your Health, Our Priority – Holistic Care for the Whole Whānau

Welcome to He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre: A VLCA (Very Low Cost Access) GP Practice Offering Comprehensive Doctor and Nursing Services

He Puna Waiora is a warm and patient-centered General Practice, offering a holistic approach to healthcare and a wide range of services designed to meet your needs.

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Our Services Include:

  • GP Consultations
  • Nurse Consultations
  • Cervical Smears
  • Jadelle Insertion/Removal
  • IUD Insertion/Removal
  • Emergency Contraception
  • Depo-Provera Injections
  • Liquid Nitrogen Treatments
  • Shave or Punch Biopsy
  • Minor Surgery
  • Wound Dressings & Suture/Staple Removals
  • ECG (Electrocardiogram)
  • Vaccinations
    Including Pfizer (COVID-19), childhood vaccinations, adult & child flu vaccines, HPV, Meningococcal, Shingles, Diphtheria/Tetanus/Whooping Cough, and more.
  • Medical Certificates
  • Eyesight Tests (for Driver’s License)
  • Brief Intervention Service Referrals

Additional Services at He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre:

  • He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre Pharmacy
  • Tōku Oranga: Empowering individuals to self-manage and set goals for improved health and wellbeing.
  • Manawa Ora: A community-based nursing service for safe alcohol and/or drug withdrawal.
  • Mauri Ora Mobile Nursing Service: Offering Southern-wide mobile clinics for enhanced accessibility.
  • Bluff Community Medical Centre: We are also proud to own and support the Bluff Community Medical Centre, providing additional resources and services to the Bluff community.

We also provide referrals to both in-house and external services, ensuring comprehensive care for every patient.

Opening Hours:

  • Monday - Tuesday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
  • Monday – Wednesday (Urgent After Hours Service): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Telehealth consultations by appointment)
  • Wednesday - Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
    Closed on public holidays and between Christmas and New Year (dates will be advised).

HealthOne Information Sharing:

He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre contributes to HealthOne, a secure, South Island-based electronic healthcare record system. This allows authorized healthcare providers to quickly access vital information such as test results, allergies, medications, and hospital records. HealthOne complies with the Privacy Act 2020 and the Health Information Privacy Code 2020, ensuring strict privacy and security standards. You have the right to restrict the sharing of your healthcare records. For more information, visit HealthOne, or contact HealthOne Privacy at 0508 837 872 or email HealthOne.privacy@pegasus.health.nz.

He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre Pharmacy

We are pleased to partner with Steve Jo, Tae Song, and Terry Son to provide on-site pharmacy services.

  • Location: 92 Spey Street, Level 1
  • Open Monday - Friday 9 am – 5 pm
  • Open to everyone

Contact Us:
Phone: (03) 929 6696
Fax: (03) 929 6697
Email: ngaketepharmacy@gmail.com

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Our Team

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Maria Colligan-Ward
He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre Practice Manager
Dr Thomas Joseph
​Dr Martin Tooke
Dr Jennifer Paton
Dr Janice Sargent
Dr Radhika Manukonda
Dr Jordan Baker
Dr Pallavi Shankar
Julie Smith
Nurse Practitioner
Avon Baker
Nurse
Isobel King
Nurse
Gayatri Devi Kumaran
Nurse
Maria Tipuna-Shore
Mauri Ora Mobile Nurse/He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre Nurse
Hayley Patterson
Nurse
Kasey Hope
Manawa Ora Nurse
Desmond Olson
Nurse
Terry Son
He Puna Waiora Wellness Pharmacy
Lee Anne Pasco
Administrative Claims Manager
Nova-Lee Davis
Administration
Sheena Khan
Administration
Tonya Virtue
Administration
Jackie Irvine
Administration
Hayley Pasco
Administration
Peter Baker
Rongoa
Bobi-Rose Leatherby
Rongoa
Donald Wright
Kaumatua Transport Service Kaimahi
Charlie Brown
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