Full-time rural nurse specialists provide everyday care for the Ngakawau and Hector community. We also hold GP clinics with visiting doctors.
www.healthpoint.co.nz
Ngakawau Health Service
1C Main Road, Hector
Contact Details
Phone (03) 788 5062
Fax (03) 788 5075
Healthlink EDI: bullerwc
Street Address
1C Main Road
Hector
West Coast 7822
Description
Doctors
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Dr Thomas Ickes
General Practitioner
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Dr Richard Rax
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Marc Shaw
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
Enrolling new patients
Fees
Enrolled Patient Fees
| Age Range | Without CSC |
|---|---|
| Under 6 years | Free |
| 6 to 13 years | Free |
| 14 to 17 years | $13.00 |
| 18 to 24 years | $19.50 |
| 25 to 44 years | $19.50 |
| 45 to 64 years | $19.50 |
| 65+ years | $19.50 |
Hours
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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After hours: We partner with Ka Ora Telecare to provide same day virtual GP appointments for enrolled patients, as an extension of our regular medical centre team.
Ka Ora Telecare is available weekdays from 5pm to 8.30am and 24/7 weekends/public holidays.
Click here to find out more and to register/book an appointment or call Ka Ora on 0800 252 672.
Outside of these times, urgent presentations can be seen at Buller Medical Centre’s unplanned clinic. PRIME callouts will be provided by St John.
For appointments, enquiries or results on these days, please phone Buller Medical Centre on 03 788 9277.
If you need a repeat script, please phone the Ngakawau Clinic on 03 788 5062 and your call will be redirected to the prescription line.
You can also call Healthline on 0800 611 116 – calls are answered 24/7. If you need to be seen, they will tell you what to do and where to go.
If it's an emergency, please dial 111.
Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Buller Anniversary (2 Feb), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
Services Provided
https://healthpoint.co.nz/gps-accident-urgent-medical-care/gp/ngakawau-health-service/