Aranui GP

Welcome to White Cross Aranui!
(previously known as Eastcare Health in Aranui).

We are an appointment-only General Practice clinic, looking after an enrolled patient base.

Although we don’t see casual patients, you’re welcome to enrol with us. Same day GP appointments are usually available.

We are a friendly family-focused clinic that supports the community with an extensive range of GP services. Our experienced team of doctors and nurses are caring and committed to providing high quality and accessible care for patients.

Our nurses run clinics for:

• Diabetes support – lifestyle and medication advice

• Cervical Smears

• Smoking cessation – to help you reduce or stop smoking

• ACC wound care – GP appointment not always needed

• Sexual health – free for under 19yrs (both nurse and GP consults)

• Cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen) – for warts and some other skin conditions if approved by GP

• Treatment of uncomplicated urine infection – for women between ages 16-65

Our on-site wellbeing team includes a Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP), Health Coach and Support Worker.

The wellbeing team services are free for our enrolled patients. They work alongside your doctor and nurse providing you with support to manage any issue that is negatively impacting your health and wellbeing.

• Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP): HIPs are experienced mental health clinicians who work with people of all ages and their whanau. They help people with any issues impacting their health and wellbeing.

• Health Coach: Health Coaches help you gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to better manage your health. This can include helping you set yourself health goals and supporting you as you work towards them.

• Support Worker: Support Workers are based in the community and can help you with anything that is having an impact on your wellbeing. This could include visiting you in your home or connecting you to wider services in the community such as housing or social support. It could include providing cultural support.

As part of White Cross, a well-established nationwide network, you'll also benefit from access to industry-leading healthcare innovations and enhanced care, including:

• Increased access to healthcare, with 24/7 online GP care through Bettr.co.nz: if you’re unable to be seen at the clinic when you need care, you can also access Bettr, our 24/7 online GP service. Bettr often has same-day appointments available, with consultations priced at $45 for enrolled adults, $25 with a Community Services Card (CSC), and free for enrolled patients under 14 years. With Bettr available around the clock at bettr.co.nz, you’re never far from the care you need.

• Seamless, connected care – if you choose to see us using Bettr online care, with your agreement, the clinical staff may access your health record to enable continuity of care and a personalised experience.

• Improved convenience – our online patient portal allows you to book appointments, request repeat scripts, check your lab results, view your health and immunisation records – all from the comfort of your home, work or wherever. Signing up is quick and easy.

• More affordable urgent care right across New Zealand – when you travel, you can now visit any White Cross Urgent Care clinic nationwide, and you'll only pay the enrolled patient price for your consult - a saving of up to $50 per visit.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please email aranui.reception@tamakihealth.co.nz.