2026
You're Invited to our Pizza Party
Prepare for the cold weather with us with some Pizza and a Flu vaccine!
Free Pizza with your vaccination wait time Free Flu vaccination for eligible populations – check with reception/nurse
Wednesday 1st, April from 2–4:30 p.m.
Te Aro Health Centre, 331 Willis St
2025
NEW ALERTS
Measles outbreak
Calling all 15-30 year olds
Let’s help prevent a measles outbreak in the future. If you are unsure that you have had two doses of the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella) please let us know and we will arrange for you to have a vaccination.
Measle Case in Wellington Region
There has been a case of measles in the Wellington Region. Please make sure you are protected and if you are born after 1968 and have not been vaccinated you are eligible for two free doses of MMR which is 99% effective in preventing measles.
National Measles Campaign - focusing on the immunity gap for adolescents and young adults.
Flu vaccines are still available. BOOK NOW
Please call the clinic 04 385 0255. to make an appointment with the Nurse.
We recommend getting the flu vaccine as soon as possible, as winter is the time you are most at risk to become infected with the flu. It takes 2 weeks for your flu vaccination to be the most effective.
Protect yourself and your whānau
An annual flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over 6 months. It is FREE for:
- People aged 65+
- Pregnant people
- Many people with underlying health conditions including those with mental illness or addiction.
If you do not fit into the criteria group above, the cost for the flu vaccine is $25.
You can find more information about the vaccine here. >
Te Aro Health Centre fee increase
As of the 1st February 2025 our consultation fees will increase. See new fees here.
Prescription changes
$5 prescription charge will now be charged to every medicine on new prescriptions.
Exemptions for people: click here
We are no longer able to send text messages to confirm that your prescription has been sent to the pharmacy. Repeat Prescriptions will be available to collect from your allocated pharmacy 2 working days after your request
Read more on the prescriptions for repeats and from specialists and non-publicly funded prescribers.
Meet Our Health Coach
Learn strategies to improve your sleeping, eating, or exercise behaviours. Support while you practice your new habits and stay on track.
- 45-min appointments
- Wednesdays & Fridays
- Free service!
Read more about our Health Coach.
Estrogen/estradiol patch shortages 
In Aotearoa, estrogen patches are the only funded option and there is a worldwide shortage. Hormone treatment should NOT be stopped suddenly.
For women on MRT - menopause replacement therapy or transwomen on gender affirming therapy - don’t panic there are alternatives.
Read more about why we all need to care.
VACANCIES
General Practitioner – Part Time Te Aro Health Centre is seeking a GP to join our whanau. We are a not-for-profit VLCA practice located in the heart of Wellington City. Read more
Sort Your Health
Free online 'Sort your Health' seminars facilitated by Tū Ora HIPs and Health Coaches. Held monthly on the 1st Wednesday evening. For more information and to register click here.
2024
Before we go on hararei (holiday)
Order your medication before 20th December
We are closed 25, 26, 27 Dec 2024 and 1, 2, 3 Jan 2025
OPENING HOURS FOR CHRISTMAS 2024 & NEW YEAR 2025
Monday 23 December 2024 9.00am – 12.00pm & 1.00 – 4.30pm
Tuesday 24 December 2024 9.00 – 11.30am
Wednesday 25 December 2024 CLOSED
Thursday 26 December 2024 CLOSED
Friday 27 December 2024 CLOSED
Monday 30 December 2024 9.00am – 12.00pm & 1.00 – 4.30pm
Tuesday 31 December 2024 9.00am – 12.00pm & 1.00 – 4.30pm
Wednesday 1 January 2025 CLOSED
Thursday 2 January 2025 CLOSED
Friday 3 January 2025 CLOSED
2023
OPENING HOURS FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
Friday 22 December 2023 9.00am-12.00pm
Monday 25 December 2023 CLOSED
Tuesday 26 December 2023 CLOSED
Wednesday 27 December 2023 9.00am-12.00pm & 1.00-4.30pm
Thursday 28 December 2023 9.00am-12.00pm & 1.00-4.30pm
Friday 29 December 2023 9.00am-12.00pm
Monday 1 January 2024 CLOSED
Tuesday 2 January 2024 CLOSED
Wednesday 3 January 2024 9.00am-12.00pm & 1.00-4.30pm
Thursday 4 January 2024 9.00am-12.00pm & 1.00-4.30pm
Friday 5 January 2024 9.00am-12.00pm & 1.00-4.30pm
2022
Taranaki Covid Clinic is on the move
Now located at 8 Kelvin Grove, Te Aro.
Open Monday – Saturday
For covid vaccines and RATs.
Call 0800 450 977 to book an appointment.
Or on Book my vaccine https://app.bookmyvaccine.
Loafers Lodge fire
For all those affected with the fire we are here to support you all with your physical and emotional needs.
2022
Second COVID booster clinic happening at Te Aro Health Centre
When: Friday 29th July from 1.00pm
Phone: Awhina or Lauren on 04 385 0255 to check if it has been six months since your first booster and make an appointment.
Everyone who has a second booster on the day will go in the draw to win a $50.00 Countdown voucher!
2021
Christmas Hours
Te Aro Health Centre will be closed on the 27th and 28th December 2021 and the 3rd and 4th of January 2022.
The clinic will be open for the morning only on the 24th December 2021 and the 31st December 2021.
Merry Christmas to you all from your Te Aro Health Centre team.
Flu Vaccinations
Under 65 year+ flu vaccine is now available
The flu vaccine is now available FREE for those under 65y with certain medical conditions. These conditions include diabetes, COPD, asthma if on regular preventor medication, heart disease and other medical conditions, please contact the clinic to see if you are eligible for a free vaccine.
Those under 65y wanting a flu vaccination and are not eligible for a free vaccination the cost is $25.
Flu vaccines are also available for 6 months and above please call the clinic to discuss eligibility and costs.
65 year+ flu vaccine available
Free flu vaccines are available for 65 year olds and over. Please contact reception to make an appointment.
2020 deadline arrives for housing Wellington homelessness
2020 was meant to be the year that homelessness ended in Wellington. But despite an ambitious multi-agency plan, advocates say the problem is getting worse every year.
link : https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/119086047/2020-deadline-arrives-for-housing-wellington-homelessness--now-its-worse
Christmas opening hours
TAHC will be open through out the Christmas period but closed for the stat days which are Friday the 25th December and Monday the 28th December. Closed Friday the 1st January and closed Monday the 4th January 2021. Repeat prescriptions need to be ordered early.
Covid 19 alert
All those with cold and flu like symptoms are encouraged to have a Covid 19 swab. Please call reception and advise of symptoms and you will be given a time to come to the clinic and given a face mask on arrival.
Flu Vaccinations
Free flu vaccines are available until the 31st December for all eligible patients and for those who wish to pay a vaccine. Please contact reception to make an appointment.
Christmas Morning tea
Christmas Morning teaFor all TAHC patients this morning tea was held on Wednesday the 23rd December 10.30am - 12 noon. For more info see here.