Halswellhealth is open over the Christmas and New Year period and our Longhurst & Prebbleton sites are only closed on the statutory holidays. Our Ensign Street site will be closed 24th December 2025 and re-opening Monday 5th January 2026. Our acute GP and triage service will be available throughout this time. If you require medical care while we are closed, please call Healthline 0800 611 116 or the 24-Hour Surgery is available at 401 Madras Street. For urgent needs when the 24 Hour Surgery is closed the Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital is available. Our holiday hours are as follows: Monday 22nd December- all sites open 8- 5:30pm Tuesday 23rd December- all sites open 8- 5:30pm Wednesday 24th December- 8- 5:00pm (Longhurst/Prebbleton sites open) Thursday 25th December- CLOSED Friday 26th December 8- CLOSED Monday 29th December- 8- 5:30pm (Longhurst/Prebbleton sites open) Tuesday 30th December- 8- 5:00pm (Longhurst/Prebbleton sites open) Wednesday 31st December - 8- 5:00pm (Longhurst/Prebbleton sites open)Thursday 1st January- CLOSED Friday 2nd January- CLOSED Monday 5th January- all sites open 8- 5:30pm The team and Halswellhealth wish you and your whanau all the very best for the festive season.Read More
The number of measles cases in Aotearoa New Zealand is on the rise. Measles is a very infectious disease and can spread easily among people who are not immune. Measles vaccination is free for those born after 1969.Read More
Halswellhealth Health Improvement Practitioners Jennifer Ngondi and Tess Harding are now available for Halswellhealth patients to book directly online. Read More
The 2025 Influenza Immunisation Programme starts on 1st April 2025 and runs until 31 December 2025 for all groups. To book your influenza vaccination phone reception on 03 322 8121 or book via your portal (MyIndici) select book with nurse and then select Flu Vaccine Clinic. We do have some clinics in April that you can book in for). 2025 eligibility for funded influenza vaccinations are available for those who meet Pharmac’s eligibility criteria:• pregnant people• people aged 65 years and over• people aged 6 months to under 65 years with eligible conditions*• children 4 years of age and under who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness or have a history of significant respiratory illness• people aged 6 months to under 65 years with serious mental health and addiction conditions If you are not eligible for a funded flu vaccine then the cost is $30.00. Read More
Introducing Dr Michael Shaw. Michael started working at Halswellhealth in January 2024 and consults from our Longhurst and Ensign locations on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Read More
Introducing Dr Geena Chiu. Geena started working at Halswellhealth in March 2023 and consults from our Longhurst and Ensign locations on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Geena was born in Hong Kong and raised in Auckland. She moved to Dunedin and Christchurch for her medical training and subsequently graduated from the University of Otago in 2013. She has also completed further studies to attain a Post-graduate Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Diploma in Child Health. Geena has worked in several cities including Christchurch, Tauranga, and Wellington. Geena enjoys the breadth of general practice, particularly the opportunity to get to know her patients and develop long-term relationships with them. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her young family. Read More
Introducing our Health Coach Jemma Krause. Jemma works Monday – Friday from our Longhurst site. She is non-clinical and can support you with making lifestyle/behaviour changes to improve your physical and mental health. Jemma completed her BSc (Hons) majoring in Psychology at the University of Canterbury in 2021. She has experience as a Youth Mental Health Community Support Worker and is currently studying Nutrition through the University of Otago.Read More
