Piki Te Ora Health Centre
Affordable healthcare for every Whānau
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Opening hours
Monday – Friday,
8.30am – 5.00pm.
Tuesdays,
12:30pm – 1:30pm ClosedEmail
Piki Te Ora have been delivering affordable, accessible and equitable health care to those who need it most in East Christchurch, Ōtautahi since 1989.
Welcome to Piki Te Ora Health Centre, where affordable, accessible healthcare meets compassionate care for our community.
Established in 1989 by a group of 18 trade unions, Piki Te Ora was founded on the principles of equity and social justice. These founding members envisioned a future where hardworking New Zealanders, regardless of their circumstances, could access the care they needed to thrive. This vision remains at the heart of everything we do.
Today, as a Very Low-Cost Access (VLCA) medical centre, we continue this proud legacy. We provide high-quality primary healthcare to the whānau and communities of East Christchurch, many of whom face significant challenges such as financial hardship and limited resources. We understand the tough choices families make when money is tight, and we’re here to ensure no one has to choose between their health and other essential needs.
At Piki Te Ora, we go beyond treating illness – we provide hope and support to empower our community. By offering preventative care, early diagnosis, and compassionate treatment, we aim to reduce barriers to healthcare and build healthier, more resilient futures for everyone.
When you walk through our doors, you’re not just a patient – you’re whānau.
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Providing care for your everyday health needs, from check-ups to managing chronic conditions.
Asthma education
Blood pressure checks
Blood tests
Cardiovascular risk assessments
Diabetes checks
Ear syringing
ECG tests
Immunisations
Influenza vaccinations – we provide all immunisations on the government funded immunisation schedule. For more information, please talk to one of our doctors or nurses. Influenza vaccinations are free to adults over 65 years of age, and to patients with many chronic illnesses. It is also available to other patients for a small fee.
IV antibiotic treatment
Liquid nitrogen treatment (Cryotherapy)
Lifestyle advice
Melanoma checks
Minor surgery
Sexual health consultations
Skin checks
Skin cancer removals
Smoking cessation support
Wound care / dressings (ACC & non-ACC)
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Dedicated support for women’s well-being, including cervical smears, different contraception options, and maternity care.
Breast screening
Cervical smears including HPV test – self testing available. In 2022-2023 we took part in a pilot study for the HPV test which can be carried out by the patient themselves. It was very successful with most wahine stating that they would continue to use this type of self-administered test – ask us about this, next time you are due for a cervical smear.
Contraception and family planning
Depo Provera
Pregnancy testing
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Caring for Tamariki with immunisations, before school assessments, children's Well Child checks and advice to keep them thriving.
Before school assessments
Childhood immunisations
Children’s Well Child Checks
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Prostate Checks
Physicals
Mental health
Preventative screenings. Including; Cancer Screenings
Vaccinations
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Cardiovascular and Heart Health
Diabetes
Addiction Support
Anger and Impulse Control.
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Breast screening
Cervical smears including HPV test – self testing available. In 2022-2023 we took part in a pilot study for the HPV test which can be carried out by the patient themselves. It was very successful with most wahine stating that they would continue to use this type of self-administered test – ask us about this, next time you are due for a cervical smear.
New patients - Enrolment criteria
At Piki Te Ora Health Centre, we typically have approximately 5,900 patients enrolled at any given time. The geographical catchment area from which we will accept new patients includes parts of Avondale, Bromley, Bexley, Dallington, Linwood, New Brighton, Phillipstown, Richmond, Shirley, and Wainoni. You must live within our designated geographical catchment area, as outlined in the map below.
Please see our reception team for enrolment forms and to drop off your completed forms. We kindly request that you avoid the lunch hours between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm.
Enrolment checklist
A copy of your current or expired New Zealand Passport, along with a current utility bill. This is all you will need to provide.
If you do not have a current or expired NZ passport, then we will require a copy of your birth certificate along with a form of Photo ID, a Utility bill, and a CSC card if you have one.
If you are not a New Zealand Resident, we will need your passport, with the entry date, along with your at least two-year work visa details. You will also need to provide a utility bill for your address, please.
Please check you have completed all the boxes on the enrolment, including
signing and dating the enrolment form if you are over 16 years old. If the patient is under 16, please ensure the Authority is completed with a name and date.
Please note that we will not accept any incomplete enrolment documents.
