Dargaville Medical Centre

29/07/2026

🎉 We're excited to share some great news! 🎉

Dargaville Medical Centre has recently been awarded both the Equity and Continuous Quality Modules by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP)!

These awards recognise our ongoing commitment to providing the very best care for our community. They reflect the work we do every day to ensure our patients receive high-quality healthcare that is accessible, inclusive, and focused on achieving the best possible health outcomes for everyone.

We're incredibly proud of our amazing team for the hard work they've put into achieving this milestone, and we'd also like to say a heartfelt thank you to our patients. Thank you for trusting us with your healthcare and for allowing us to be part of your journey. 💙

28/07/2026

Skip the queue and check in with ease! 📱✅

Did you know you can check in for your booked appointments using the self-service kiosk at our reception?

Our kiosk offers a quick and easy way to:
✔️ Check in for your booked appointment (excluding Urgent Care visits)
✔️ Update your personal details
✔️ Avoid waiting in line at reception during busy times

The next time you visit us, give it a try! It's simple to use, saves time, and helps keep our reception running smoothly for everyone.

If you need any assistance, our friendly reception team is always happy to help.

09/07/2026

✨✨MATARIKI HOURS ✨✨

We will be closed Friday 10th June 2026
Open: Saturday 11th June 9am - 12pm
Closed: Sunday 12th June

Matariki is a special NZ calendar event, celebrating the Māori New Year. This is signified by the Matariki cluster of stars appearing in our night sky. Matariki is a time to come together and reflect on the past and those who have passed on, it is a time to celebrate the present with kai and time with our families and communities and a time to look ahead and plan the future

Even though we are closed patients can still phone us on 09 439 8079 and you will be triaged by our After Hours Service - Ka Ora Telehealth. They can organise a telephone consult or a video call with a Dr or if face to face care is needed they will forward you to the appropriate service.
For all life threatening conditions or medical emergencies please phone 111
We will be back to our normal opening hours on Monday 13th June

Happy Matariki Everyone

22/06/2026

We know many people have been inaccurately advised about the recent changes at Dargaville Hospital / Dargaville Health Hub - especially around overnight care. This has raised concerns and anxiety, which is completely understandable.

It’s important to be clear about what things have looked like for some time. Most acute care in Dargaville has been provided by DMC (with a patient fee). Overnight, care has largely been nurse-led at Dargaville Hospital, with telehealth doctor support, and patients who are more unwell have often needed transfer to Whangārei. Like many rural areas, both DMC and Dargaville Hospital face ongoing challenges with staff recruitment and retention.

The new Dargaville Health Hub model improves on this. It provides expanded and more consistent in-person care in the evenings and on weekends, meaning more people can be seen locally rather than waiting or travelling. It also supports a more structured, collaborative approach between DMC and hospital services - improving patient flow, continuity of care, and helping create a more sustainable workforce over time.

We are committed to helping make this system work as safely and effectively as possible with the resources we have, and we will continue to advocate strongly for improved services, while working in good faith with Health New Zealand.

We care deeply about our community and will keep working to ensure Dargaville gets the care it needs.

28/05/2026

Kings Birthday Opening Hours

Saturday 30th May - 9am-12pm
Sunday 31st May - Closed
Monday 1st June- Closed

Patients can continue to phone us outside of our business hours on 09 439 8079 and you will be triaged by our After Hours Service - Ka Ora Telehealth. They can organise a telephone consult or a video call with a Dr or if face to face care is needed they will forward you to the appropriate service.
For all life threatening conditions or medical emergencies please phone 111
We will be back to our normal opening hours on Tuesday 2nd June
Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable long weekend

24/04/2026

SITUATIONS VACANT 🖱️☎️
We are looking for an Administrator / Receptionist to join our friendly and supportive team
This is a full time position Monday to Friday roster with only occasional rostered Saturday Shift (9am-12pm).
The Ideal Candidate:
•Previous experience in a Reception/Administration role
•Be able to work under pressure
•Be competent in computer/data entry with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
•Excellent face to face customer service skills and phone manner

Please send your CV and a cover letter to
Dallas Taylor – [email protected]
Applications close 8th May 2026

08/04/2026

🌺 ANZAC Day Weekend Hours Update

With ANZAC Day falling on a Saturday this year, our usual Saturday emergency clinic will be closed, our practice will also be closed on Monday 27th April, so our team can observe the long weekend.
To help avoid any stress or delays, we kindly encourage you to request any repeat prescriptions early, so you’re all sorted ahead of time 💊

ANZAC DAY Hours 2026
Saturday 25th April 2026 - Closed
Sunday 26th April 2026 - Closed
Monday 27th April 2026 - Closed
Normal business hours will resume Tuesday 28th April

Outside of our opening hours you can phone us on 09 439 8079 and you will be triaged by our After Hours Service - Ka Ora Telehealth. They can organise a telephone consult or a video call with a Dr or if face to face care is needed they will forward you to the appropriate service.
For all life threatening conditions or medical emergencies please phone 111

01/04/2026

Below are our opening hours over the Easter Period

Friday 3rd April - Closed
Saturday 4th April - Emergency Clinic 9am - 12pm
Sunday 5th April - Closed
Monday 6th April- Closed
We return to our Normal opening hours on Tuesday 7th April

Outside of our opening hours you can phone us on 09 439 8079 and you will be triaged by our After Hours Service - Ka Ora Telehealth. They can organise a telephone consult or a video call with a Dr or if face to face care is needed they will forward you to the appropriate service.
For all life threatening conditions or medical emergencies please phone 111
Wishing all our patients a safe and happy holidays 🐰

25/03/2026

Funded Flu Vaccinations will be available from 1st April 2026
Monday - Friday 8.30am-4.30pm - No Appointment Needed

Paid Flu Vaccinations will be available from 20th April 2026

You may be eligible for a funded flu vaccination if you are,

65 years old and over
It is also funded for people under 65 who are most at risk of becoming very sick from flu, such as people:
• with long-term conditions (like asthma, diabetes or cardiovascular disease)
• with reduced immune function
• who are pregnant
• with specific mental health conditions or addiction issues
• 4 years old and under who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness or have a history of significant respiratory illness.

12/03/2026