Bates Pharmacy

18/06/2026

⭐️ Meet the team -Steph ⭐️
Today we are introducing one of our amazing pharmacists, Steph!

💊 How long have you been a pharmacist?
I’ve been a pharmacist for 10 years now. Happy pharmaversary to me? 😂
I’m from Dunedin and did my degree in Pharmacy there at Otago University, and then moved up to Palmerston North for my internship. I gradually moved back down south again through Kapiti and Wellington and now to Balclutha a few years ago. I’m enjoying the small town feel of living in a (relatively) rural town, and being able to get to know and help those in my community.

🍃 Hobbies and activities 🍃
I enjoy getting outdoors, when I was a kid we always seemed to pick the coldest possible days to go for a beach walk. Quality time with loved ones. Music. Walking the dog. Games with the kids. Any sort of craft. Reorganising or redecorating the house (before finishing the previous project!)

☕️ Coffee order
Oat hot chocolate.

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒🐶Family and pets
A hilarious husband, 2 young kids with their own sense of humour, but groan at their dad’s jokes. Toffee Apple the cuddly cavoodle.

💚 We are very lucky to have Steph as a part of our team and a part of our community. Her knowledge and smile are truly irreplaceable! Be sure to say Hi to Steph next time you visit.

17/06/2026

16/06/2026

🥥 💙 SWIVEL STICK’S IN STORE NOW! 🥥💙

Very limited stock🤎

16/06/2026

Have a look at what’s new this week💙
NEW Pamlmers
NEW Oil Garden hair growth products

15/06/2026

🩸🧪NEW🩸🧪

We now stock a range of SBM at home test kits!

11/06/2026

💅🏻 Want salon style nails in minutes? Our range of press on nails makes it easy! 💅🏻

✨ Pre-glued adhesive nails, simply peel, press, and go
✨ Easy to apply at home with no fuss
✨ Long lasting wear
✨ A variety of colours and styles to suit every occasion
✨ Some styles include the option of adhesive tabs or nail glue, so you can choose the application method that works best for you

11/06/2026

😮 Did you know we stock anti-static spray? 😮

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

🌟 Meet the Team – Ngaire 🌟

Today we’re introducing one of our wonderful pharmacists, Ngaire!

💊 How long have you been a pharmacist?
More years than she’d like to add up! Ngaire started in pharmacy at just 16 years old as a dispensary technician. After two years, she returned to school for seventh-form before heading off to pharmacy school. She credits her pharmacy career to some incredible mentors who encouraged and supported her along the way.

🌿 Hobbies & Weekends
Ngaire loves spending time with family, caring for animals and pets, gardening, crafting, and enjoying theatre.

☕ Coffee Order
A trim latte.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & Pets
Ngaire has a husband, four children, one gorgeous granddaughter, and a lively Springer Spaniel named Bruno. (You can choose for yourself what order those are in! 😄)

❤️ We are so lucky to have Ngaire’s wealth of knowledge, experience, and caring nature as part of our team. Be sure to say hello next time you’re in store!