Ropata Health

‘yeah I’m good thanks, you?” ‘yeah not too bad’. Sound familiar? I bet it does, because it’s a conversation that takes place multiple times a day, in workplaces, gyms, shops – pretty much anywhere. Often uttered while both parties keep moving busily, not even pausing to hear the answer because we know what it will […]

Ropata have a nurse clinic running this weekend for catch up MMR vaccinations. This is for any patients born from 1st Jan 1969 onwards. If you unsure if they have had 2 MMR vaccinations please phone to check on 04 920 0800. To book please phone 04 920 0800. What is Measles? 

From 13 February, you may need to pay for COVID-19-related visits to your healthcare provider. If you are at risk of becoming very sick with COVID-19 you will still get free healthcare. With the Omicron variant circulating, most people can recover at home. This is due to very high vaccination levels and widespread natural immunity. […]

Medicines to treat COVID-19 are available at the below pharmacies over the Christmas and New Year period for eligible people who have tested positive for COVID-19 or are at risk of getting seriously ill. To be eligible you must also either be: You might also be eligible if you: IMPORTANT: If you have trouble breathing, chest pain, or feel confused or faint […]

Every year, Ropata Health support a local organisation with a Christmas collection. This year we are supporting Foster Hope with a Giving Tree, collecting presents for 0-17 year olds. Foster Hope collects new, unwrapped Christmas presents for children in foster care throughout New Zealand.  Many children enter into emergency service facilities during the Christmas period […]

Due to the continuing demand on our services we will be suspending the enrolment of new patients for a while. We will be operating a wait list. If you send in an enrolment application it will not be assessed for several weeks, please do not telephone the practice to enquire about the progress of your […]