Juno Health is closed on Friday 6th of February for Waitangi Day.

However, if you are needing a doctor's appointment during this period Practice Plus is an option available for you.

To book an appointment please visit www.practiceplus.nz

Alternatively, you can call Healthline on 0800 611 116, or visit the 24 Hour Surgery at 401 Madras Street.

If you are experiencing a health emergency please call 111 or visit the Christchurch Emergency Department at 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City.

Juno Health is thrilled to announce we will be merging with Mairehau Medical Centre to enhance our modern family healthcare services. We are excited to welcome their trusted team to our clinic as we unite to better serve the community.

As we finalise this process, we are sharing some key information with you.

Why are the two practices merging?

The merger allows us to:

• Strengthen our medical team and provide personalised care.

• Improve access to appointments with GPs you know and trust.

• Provide sub-specialty care within your family practice.

• Provide more continuity of care for patients.

• Ensure we can continue to operate under an owner-operator model.

Will the clinic name change?

The practice will be called Juno Health ongoing, encompassing the Mairehau medical team.

Dr Catherine Smart and Dr Megan Pow continue as owners and welcome Dr Mark Sycamore and Dr Jim Galvin as business partners. 

Will this be a corporate entity?

No. We will remain under an owner-operated business model. 

When will the merger take place?

The merger is effective from Monday, 2nd February 2026.

Will my doctor still be my regular GP?

Yes. You can remain enrolled under your regular GP.  We encourage patients to have one main doctor for continuity of care. However, you can also see any of our other doctors for more urgent or specialised appointments. 

Will the location of my appointments be different?

Mairehau Medical staff will be moving out of their current premises and in with Juno Health.  To accommodate, we will be operating from two sites;

1) 189 Cranford St, St Albans

2) 241 Clyde Rd, Bryndwr (shared premises with Juno Women’s Health)

We have tried to integrate the team across both sites.  While you will see familiar faces at both locations, some doctors rotate between sites with others based at just one -please let us know if you have transport difficulties or if you prefer to be seen at a specific site so we can assist. 

We appreciate this may be challenging however, this is a temporary arrangement until the new clinic is complete.  

Is Juno Health building a new clinic?

Yes.  In February we will start the construction of a brand-new, purpose-built facility located at 399 Innes Road.  We plan to move in by December 2026.  

The new facility will feature expanded clinical space, modern consulting rooms, and improved patient amenities but again, will not be ready until December 2026.

How will I know where my appointment will be?

The receptionist will inform you at the time of the booking.  In addition, you will continue to receive TXT reminders indicating the location of your appointment - please read these carefully.

How do I book an appointment?

Exactly how you do now; calling the same number (03-355-9657) OR logging in to your MyIndici account to book online.

Note:  unless we have contacted you directly, there is no change to your appointment if already scheduled.

Will the current reception and nursing staff change?

You'll see the existing teams across both sites in addition to new nursing and administration team members.  

Who can I approach with further questions?

Please feel free to speak with reception, your GP or practice management. 

Although we are working towards & are hopeful for a successful transition, we appreciate this could feel overwhelming.  The Juno team are here to help, answer questions or explain the process further; please feel free to reach out at your discretion.

In the meantime, we thank you for your support and we look forward to continuing this journey with you. 

Mānawatia a Matariki

Juno Health is closed on Friday the 28th of June for Matariki.

However, if you are needing a doctor's appointment during this period Practice Plus is an option available for you.

To book an appointment please visit www.practiceplus.nz

Alternatively, you can call Healthline on 0800 611 116, or visit the 24 Hour Surgery at 401 Madras Street.

If you are experiencing a health emergency please call 111 or visit the Christchurch Emergency Department at 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City.

It's Flu Vaccine time! Your GP is the best place to have your flu vaccination as they know your medical history.

We have a clinic on the 1st, 7th and 8th of April.

To book an appointment you can book online or contact our reception team.

Juno Health is closed on Thursday the 6th of February for Waitangi Day.

However, if you are needing a doctor's appointment during this period Practice Plus is an option available for you.

To book an appointment please visit www.practiceplus.nz

Alternatively, you can call Healthline on 0800 611 116, or visit the 24 Hour Surgery at 401 Madras Street.

If you are experiencing a health emergency please call 111 or visit the Christchurch Emergency Department at 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City.

We're closed for the Christmas period on public holidays, but we'll be open with reduced hours and staff on:

Dates and Hours:

December 24th: 8:30am - 2:00pm

December 27th: 9:00am - 2:00pm

December 30th: 9:00am - 3:00pm

December 31st: 9:00am - 3:00pm

January 3rd: 9:00am- 2:00pm

Services:

Emergency appointments only

We'll be back to normal on January 6th.

We wish you a happy and safe holiday season!

Juno Health is closed on Friday the 15th of November for Canterbury Anniversary Day.

However, if you are needing a doctor's appointment during this period Practice Plus is an option available for you.

To book an appointment please visit www.practiceplus.nz

Alternatively, you can call Healthline on 0800 611 116, or visit the 24 Hour Surgery at 401 Madras Street.

If you are experiencing a health emergency please call 111 or visit the Christchurch Emergency Department at 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City.

Juno Health is closed on Monday the 28th of October for Labour Day.

However, if you are needing a doctor's appointment during this period Practice Plus is an option available for you.

To book an appointment please visit www.practiceplus.nz

Alternatively, you can call Healthline on 0800 611 116, or visit the 24 Hour Surgery at 401 Madras Street between 8am-10pm.

If you are experiencing a health emergency please call 111 or visit the Christchurch Emergency Department at 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City.

What is RSV?

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory illness that affects people of all ages. While infants and young children are most susceptible, RSV can also cause serious illness in older adults, leading to hospitalisation and even death.

Arexvy: A New RSV Vaccine

Arexvy is a new vaccine that causes the immune system to produce RSV antibodies. It includes an adjuvant which is a component that enhances the immune response to the vaccination.

Arexvy is a single-dose vaccine that helps protect adults 60 and older against symptomatic lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV.

Benefits of Arexvy

• Protects against lower respiratory tract infection caused by RSV

• Effective for at least two RSV seasons (revaccination need not yet established)

• May reduce the risk of hospitalization and death from RSV

Who Should Get Vaccinated?

Arexvy is recommended for adults 60 and older, especially those at higher risk of severe RSV illness, including:

• People with moderate or severe immune compromise

• People who are frail

• Adults over 80 years old

• Residents of nursing homes or long-term care facilities

Possible Side Effects

• Common: Headache, muscle/joint pain, injection site pain, fatigue, nausea

• Rare: Hypersensitivity (e.g. rash)

Ready to Get Vaccinated?

Contact us to discuss if Arexvy is right for you.

Important Note:

Arexvy is a privately funded vaccine and the current cost is $430 which includes the nurse appointment to administer the vaccination.

The funding for Covid-19 care is changing from the 1st of July.

General Practice have previously been able to provide free appointments for eligible patients with Covid.

From the 1st of July all appointments and prescriptions (antivirals) for Covid care will now be charged at our normal rate. Prices can be found here.

The nationwide Covid specific Healthline number is being removed. For advice please call the general Healthline number on 0800 611 116. This number is free and available 24/7.

Covid antivirals will continue to be available for eligible patients. These can be prescribed here by doctor via a telephone appointment or from a pharmacy.

To find out if you are eligible for Covid-19 antivirals please click here.

For pharmacies who can provide the medications without a GP prescription please click here.

While we are not a RAT collection site, free RATs are still available in NZ until the end of September 2024. You can find your nearest collection site here.

Covid vaccinations continue to be free, find your local vaccination provider here.

Up to date information on eligibility and timing of Covid vaccines is available here.

Juno Health is closed on Friday the 28th of June for Matariki. However, if you are needing a doctor's appointment during this period Practice Plus is an option available for you.

To book an appointment please visit www.practiceplus.nz

Alternatively, you can call Healthline on 0800 611 116, or visit the 24 Hour Surgery at 401 Madras Street.

If you are experiencing a health emergency please call 111 or visit the Christchurch Emergency Department at 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City.

Juno Health is closed on Monday the 3rd of June for the King’s Birthday holiday. However, if you are needing a doctor's appointment during this period Practice Plus is an option available for you.

To book an appointment please visit www.practiceplus.nz

Alternatively, you can call Healthline on 0800 611 116, or visit the 24 Hour Surgery at 401 Madras Street.

If you are experiencing a health emergency please call 111 or visit the Christchurch Emergency Department at 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City.

Juno Health is closed on ANZAC day Thursday the 25th April. However, if you are needing a doctor's appointment during this period Practice Plus is an option available for you.

To book an appointment please visit www.practiceplus.nzcription

Alternatively, you can call Healthline on 0800 611 116, or visit the 24 Hour Surgery at 401 Madras Street.

If you are experiencing a health emergency please call 111 or visit the Christchurch Emergency Department at 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City.

It's Flu Vaccine time! Your GP is the best place to have your flu vaccination as they know your medical history.

We have a clinic on the 2nd, 3rd and 9th of April.

To book an appointment you can book online to make a set time or contact our reception team.

Juno Health is closed on Friday the 29th of March and Monday the 1st of April.

However, if you are needing a doctor's appointment during this period Practice Plus is an option available for you.

To book an appointment please visit www.practiceplus.nz

Alternatively, you can call Healthline on 0800 611 116, or visit the 24 Hour Surgery at 401 Madras Street between 8am-10pm.

If you are experiencing a health emergency please call 111 or visit the Christchurch Emergency Department at 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City.

Juno Health is closed on Tuesday the 6th of February for Waitangi Day.

However, if you are needing a doctor's appointment during this period Practice Plus is an option available for you.

To book an appointment please visit www.practiceplus.nz

Alternatively, you can call Healthline on 0800 611 116, or visit the 24 Hour Surgery at 401 Madras Street.

If you are experiencing a health emergency please call 111 or visit the Christchurch Emergency Department at 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City.

Over the Christmas period of the 23rd of December till the 8th of January we will be closed on the public holidays and weekends.

Please note that appointments on the 27th, 28th and 29th of December and the 3rd, 4th and 5th of January are for URGENT appointments only. These will be reduced hours of 9am - 3pm. From the 8th of January normal appointments will resume.

If you are needing prescriptions over the period from the 23rd of December till the 8th of January please contact us to arrange this.

However, if you are needing a doctor's appointment during this period Practice Plus is an option available for you.

To book an appointment please visit www.practiceplus.nz

Alternatively, you can call Healthline on 0800 611 116, or visit the 24 Hour Surgery at 401 Madras Street between 8am-10pm.

If you are experiencing a health emergency please call 111 or visit the Christchurch Emergency Department at 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City.

From the entire team at Juno Health we wish you a Merry Christmas and safe holidays.

Juno Health is closed on Friday the 17th of November for Canterbury Anniversary Day.

However, if you are needing a doctor's appointment during this period Practice Plus is an option available for you.

To book an appointment please visit www.practiceplus.nz

Alternatively, you can call Healthline on 0800 611 116, or visit the 24 Hour Surgery at 401 Madras Street between 8am-10pm.

If you are experiencing a health emergency please call 111 or visit the Christchurch Emergency Department at 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City.

We are excited to announce that we are upgrading our practice management system!

While this may result in some temporary inconveniences over the next two weeks, we are confident that this new system will ultimately improve your experience with our practice.

We appreciate your patience during this time.

For health advice please call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

If you are experiencing a health emergency please call 111 or visit the Christchurch Emergency Department at 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City.

Juno Health is closed on Monday the 23rd of October for Labour Day.

However, if you are needing a doctor's appointment during this period Practice Plus is an option available for you.

To book an appointment please visit www.practiceplus.nz

Alternatively, you can call Healthline on 0800 611 116, or visit the 24 Hour Surgery at 401 Madras Street between 8am-10pm.

If you are experiencing a health emergency please call 111 or visit the Christchurch Emergency Department at 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City.

The 24 Hour Surgery have scheduled closures from 10PM until 8AM the following morning on the following dates:

• Thursday 7 September

• Friday 8 September

• Saturday 9 September

• Sunday 10 September

• Friday 15 September

• Saturday 16 September

From Thursday 21 September, 24 Hour Surgery will close to patients each day between 10pm and 8am the following day. This is a temporary solution to the current staff shortages the 24 Hour Surgery is facing and will be returning to a 24 hour service as soon as it is safe for them to do so.

Please visit yourbestcare.co.nz to learn more about the healthcare choices available.

For free medical advice please call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

For virtual consults please visit https://practiceplus.nz/

If you are experiencing a health emergency please call 111 or visit the Christchurch Emergency Department at 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City.

The 24 Hour Surgery have scheduled a number of overnight closures. They will be closed between midnight and 8.00am on the following days:

Thursday 24 August

Saturday 26 August

Wednesday 30 August

Thursday 31 August

Sunday 3 September

Please visit yourbestcare.co.nz to learn more about the healthcare choices available.

For free medical advice please call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

For virtual consults please visit https://practiceplus.nz/

If you are experiencing a health emergency please call 111 or visit the Christchurch Emergency Department at 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City.

Juno Health is closed on Friday the 14th of July for Matariki. However, if you are needing a doctor's appointment during this period Practice Plus is an option available for you.

To book an appointment please visit www.practiceplus.nz

We are currently experiencing internet outages which are affecting our phone line and broadband.

We hope to have this resolved as soon as possible.

For health advice please contact Healthline on 0800 611 116 or for urgent health needs please contact 111.

From today, there are no longer a $5 prescription charges for standard medication.

This allows everyone to have peace of mind that if they are unwell or on a number of medicines, that they may not need to pick and choose which medicines to take.

There are still charges for Specialist, Dental or not fully funded medicines.

Juno Health is closed on Friday the 7th and Monday the 10th of April. However, if you are needing a doctor's appointment during this period Practice Plus is an option available for you.

To book an appointment please visit www.practiceplus.nz

From 1 April 2023, everyone aged 30 and over is eligible for additional booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine from 6 months after their last COVID-19 vaccine dose or 6 months after having COVID-19 infection.

For more information click here.

From 1 March 2023, the MenB (Bexsero) vaccine will be funded for immunisations.

For more information on Bexsero and to see if you meet the criteria click here.

It's Flu Vaccine time! Your GP is the best place to have your flu vaccination as they know your medical history.

We have a drop in clinic on the 3rd and 6th of April from 8:00am to 12:00pm.

Alternatively, you can book online to make a set time or contact our reception team.