Feb 10th - Feb 24th We are sorry if you experience any issue connecting with us by email or through ConnectMed. We are here, and working hard to modernise our IT through a major transfer that may create occasional outages. Be assured our staff are focused on your care and will always be looking out for you. Thank you
CEO Simon O'Shaughnessy
Healthline has a dedicated Telephone number specifically for calls about Coronavirus 0800 358 5453
Coronavirus ( 2019-nCoV)
The Coronavirus can cause acute respiratory infection ranging from mild to severe. Most of the infected people have had mild to moderate illness.
Anyone with fever or difficulty breathing, and who, in the last two weeks has been:
• to Wuhan City, Hubei Province, or
• in close contact with someone diagnosed with the novel coronavirus,
Please CALL your General Practice FIRST, to help prevent the spread of the virus.
We will give you advice over the phone or organize a visit into a less populated area of the clinic.
Current status
There are no cases of 2019-nCoV in New Zealand to date.
The risk of an outbreak in New Zealand is low, but the Ministry of Health is monitoring the situation closely.
If any public health measures are needed for this virus, we will advise.
The border is now being monitored
Travellers and others concerned about the virus can find advice on the Ministry of Health website at
https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/novel-coronavirus-china-2019-ncov. It continues to be updated as we receive new information.
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What you need to know to make your journey easier.
Appointments are 15 minutes and usually 1 or 2 conditions can be dealt within this 15 minute slot. Please let reception know if you think you may need longer (an extra fee will apply)
The 'On the Day' service is for registered urgent care patients. Bookings should be made by phone and walk ins without appts will incur a $10 surcharge. Casual patients may be accepted at extra charge.
'Little Feet' our daily care for children 3month - 11 years Mon-Friday. You can walk in, but we prefer to help you with a booked service.
41-49 Twomey Drive, Pukekohe, 2120, New Zealand
10 West Street, Pukekohe, 2120, New Zealand
We know sometimes you need help now - so we are ready to deal with an acute situation. You should try and see your GP for the continuation of care, but sometimes we understand that's not possible.
On the Day can help now, even if you are not registered with us (Charges will apply - see our Costs)
Please book online as a registered patient or ring 09 237 0280 (This is not an A&M Dept. and walk-ins will incur a $10 surcharge)
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Our goal is to offer complete care. Alongside our GPs, you can access a range of Nurse Led services, a specialist centre with visiting consultants, our plastic surgeon, medical services for companies, pre-employments, immigration & travel. Also for our registered patients, access to our Children's clinic and 'On the Day'.
Aileen likes to take a holistic view of patients and realises the importance of family. Aileen has special interests in women’s health, paediatrics and family planning.
— Dr Aileen Elborough
Dr Ross believes that all patients can understand their health problems and manage these with appropriate input and guidance from their general practitioner. He strives to help and support his patients in looking after their own health.
— Dr. Brian Ross
Dr Tatnell believes that wellness is a journey that we are both partners in.
— Dr Ryan Tatnell
Dr Sainai believes family is very important and enjoys building long term relationships with patient families from the new born to the very elderly. She believes in holistic family care.
— Dr. Raltandeep Saini
Dr Morar is very supportive of the group practice concept because it offers modern treatment facilities, with deep supportive care.
— Dr. Ish Morar
'Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being' (World Health Org.) That's what we are dedicated to support you to achieve.
— Practice Nurse Renee Bovill
Aileen is the Medical Director at Pukekohe Family Health Care. She is responsible for our medical standards and has a keen eye for detail and quality. She trained in Dundee Scotland, graduating in 1987, completed her GP vocational training in 1991, and moved to NZ in 2000 with her young family.
Dr Morar was born in Pukekohe and attended local district schools. He practised general medicine in Rotorua for 13 years and was part of the development of a large Accident and Medical Clinic in that region. An opportunity presented for Dr Morar to return to Pukekohe in 1996 with his wife and two school age children and to join Pukekohe Family Health Care.
After medical studies at Rostock University in Germany and Brown University in Rhode Island, Dr Kohlhagen graduated in 1995. He then moved to Scotland where he trained as a GP and worked as GP Principal since 2000. In 2017 Dr Kohlhagen moved with his wife and two daughters to New Zealand and joined Pukekohe Family Health. He likes to tour the countryside and of course, he is a big soccer fan (Hansa Rostock).
Dr Tatnell was born and studied in Auckland, but worked in many parts of New Zealand and Australia before starting General Practice in 2017.Dr Tatnell has a background as a paediatrics trainee and this remains a special interest of his, but very much enjoys all aspects of general practice. He has a particular interest in health promotion and disease prevention and is currently at the University of Auckland as part of the Masters in Public Health.
Dr. Koelewijn comes from the Netherlands, where she did her medical study. She worked at the Emergency and Psychiatry Department, and completed some research in the field of Gastroenterology before she started General Practice in 2009. In the Netherlands she had her own practice within a Family Health Centre, working together with different paramedics (psychologist, physiotherapist, dietitian, podiatrist, palliative care specialist) to cover all aspects of general practice.
Dr Saini grew up in Papatotoe and completed her medical degree from the University of Auckland. She worked for 6 years in various medical, surgical and obstetric units in Australia. She settled in Pukekohe with her family in 2010 and has been practising as a GP since. She us a fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.
We believe that by developing a close relationship, preferably with one doctor and their supporting staff, we can get to know you and your medical history. We can understand your personality and lifestyle sufficiently well to treat you appropriately. To guide you in making healthy life choices, and to work with you to make decisions to benefit a healthy lifestyle.