Register With Us
To Register with Tau Oranga Health Care
Enroll online HERE
Call our team on 07 348 5656 or
Drop in to collect an enrolment form
Why should you enrol?
You’ll have access to the same trusted primary care services — and more — to support the health and wellbeing of you and your whānau.
Enrolling helps us get to know you better, so we can understand your health needs and provide care that supports improved outcomes for you and your whānau.
We can work closely with other health and social services in our community to ensure you and your whānau receive coordinated, high-quality care and access to the full range of supports available.
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Cheaper consultation fees (approximately 50% of the consultation fee is funded by the government)
Cheaper prescription fees
Consistency in your Primary Healthcare needs
Plus:
One free annual diabetic review for diabetic patients
Free Sexual Health consultations for 22 years and under
Reduced consultation fees for patients with chronic medical conditions
The funding is based on the numbers and characteristics (e.g. age, sex, ethnicity) of people enrolled with them. The funding will pay for services to:
Provide care and treatment when people are ill
Help people stay healthy
Reach out to those groups in their community who have poor health or are missing out on primary health care.
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In Aotearoa New Zealand, PHO stands for Primary Health Organisation, which is a group of primary health practices that work together to provide and coordinate healthcare services for their enrolled patients. These organizations receive government funding to help subsidize services like GP/NP visits and prescription medicines, making them more affordable for enrolled members. PHOs are also responsible for public health initiatives, such as immunisations and health screening, to support the overall health of the community
Tau Oranga Health Care is a member of the Pinnacle PHO.
To enrol with us, you need to be eligible for publicly funded healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will need to provide evidence of this at your first appointment, such as a New Zealand Passport, Birth Certificate or any Passport containing a valid NZ Permanent Residency Visa valid for more than two consecutive years.
Further information can be obtained here from the Ministry of Health.
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A primary health care provider is your first point of contact for health needs in the community. This includes GPs, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and other health professionals like pharmacists, dietitians, and physiotherapists.
They help with everyday health concerns, long-term condition management, preventive care, and can connect you with specialists if needed.
Primary health care providers:
Are your first stop for routine or urgent health concerns
Work in community clinics and medical centres
Diagnose and treat common illnesses
Support the management of long-term conditions
Work as a team to provide complete, coordinated care
Types of primary care providers include:
Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
General Practitioners (GPs)
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Yes. A Nurse Practitioner (NP) can be your main health care provider at Tau Oranga. NPs are highly trained clinicians who can assess, diagnose, prescribe medicines, and manage both everyday and long-term health needs.
Benefits of choosing a Nurse Practitioner
• Comprehensive care
NPs can diagnose and treat most conditions, prescribe medications, and plan your ongoing care.• More time and connection
They often spend more time with patients, supporting a stronger relationship and deeper understanding of your hauora.• Whole-person, whānau-centred approach
NPs look at your full wellbeing — physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors — and support the health of your whole whānau.• Focus on prevention and staying well
They provide clear guidance, education, and support to help you maintain your health.• Easy access to care
NPs help improve access, especially where GP availability is limited.• Part of a skilled team
They work closely with GPs, nurses, and other health professionals to make sure you get the right care at the right time.
Frequently Asked Patai/Questions
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No. You should enroll with the service you use most often. You can still visit other primary health care professionals, but there are benefits when you get most of your health care from your usual doctor, nurse, or health service
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Enrolment is voluntary. If you choose not to enroll, you will still be able to visit any primary health care professional to get the care you need. However fee’s are usually higher for un-enrolled patients as the provider receives less to no funding to provide you care.
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Yes. You can enrol any children in your care if they are 16 years of age or under. Ask at reception to find out what you need to do. We can only consider applications for enrolment for children where at least one parent is enrolled with us.
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No. If they are over the age of 16 they need to enrol themselves, unless you have Power of Attorney or you are their authorized representative. However you can give them an enrolment form or show them where/how to register.
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You will still have to pay to see your primary care provider, but once your enrolment is processed by the Ministry of Health and if you are eligible for subsidised consultations, we will be able to offer reduced fees, or even free care for some categories of patients.
All our standard charges and the reduced charges available to enrolled patients that receive the additional subsidies from the Ministry of Health, these are displayed on our website and at reception. If you have any questions about the health services provided or cost, ask at reception.
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When you enrol, the PHO that Tau Oranga is aligned with will use the information collected from you to build an enrolment register. This register is sent to the Ministry of Health where your information will remain confidential.
The Ministry of Health needs this information to:
Calculate the funding that is given to the Primary Health Organization
Correct your details on the National Health Index
Monitor quality of care
The following information is kept:
Name and address
Date of birth, gender and ethnicity
CSC (Community Services Card) number and expiry date (and if applicable) High User Card and expiry date
National Health Index (NHI) number known by the PHO
Whether you are a New Zealand resident or not
The date of your enrolment and the date you last visited your doctor or nurse.
The reason for your visit will not be sent to the Ministry of Health