From 1 February 2026, General Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners (practitioners) can begin medical treatment for patients aged 18 and over who have a confirmed ADHD diagnosis.
Practitioners at our clinic are not able to diagnose ADHD. If you think you may have ADHD, please book an appointment with your usual practitioner. A standard consultation fee will apply. If your practitioner believes an ADHD assessment is appropriate, they will refer you to a provider. Our preferred provider is Te Wheke. Referrals can be made by your practitioner, or you can self‑refer. Seeing your GP before self-referring is an important first step to the process so your full medical history can be reviewed and any overlapping symptoms or health factors that may influence the referral process are covered. This can prevent delays in the referral process as it reduces the likeliness that you need to see your GP for additional information later.
Self-referrals can be made through the Te Wheke website. Please note that provider fees are set independently and will be confirmed by the provider you book with at the time of booking.
If you receive an ADHD diagnosis, we will contact you to arrange an ADHD Medication Start appointment. These appointments are 15–45 minutes long and may be with your regular practitioner or another practitioner experienced in initiating ADHD medication.
After starting medication, you will need a follow‑up appointment within 2–4 weeks to review how the medication is working and make any necessary adjustments. Your practitioner will advise you when they would like this follow-up appointment.
We understand that receiving an ADHD diagnosis can feel overwhelming. You are welcome to book an appointment with our Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) to discuss your diagnosis or any concerns you may have. HIP appointments are free for all registered patients of the practice.
Please note, ADHD services are only for our registered patients. Please visit your own medical centre if you are registered elsewhere.
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You will need to bring:
Need a interpreter?
If you cannot speak English then you will need a interpreter; this cannot be a family member or relative. We can arrange for a interpreter if required, simply let us know when booking the appointment.
There is an additional cost for a interpreter
We can normally get you in within 2-3 days of getting touch with us. It then takes approximately 2 working days to receive and review all of the results
During the medical you’ll have two consultations, one with a nurse and the second with a doctor. We endeavour to make these appointments one after the other, but depending on your urgency this may not always be possible.
The nurse consultation will take approximately 45 minutes. During this time we’ll complete a questionnaire about your health, as well as take measurements of you height and weight. We then take a digital photo which is uploaded to your eMedical case file.
We’ll also do the following tests:
Your consultation with a doctor will take approximately 15 minute appointments. This is a full physical examination, during which time you will need to remove all clothing except your underwear. The examination will involve contact with the doctor.
If you’re a woman over the age of 45 you will also require a breast examination, unless you've had one of the following within the last six months and can provide the results of the exam:
You comfort is important to us so let us know if you prefer either a male or female doctor.
You must use the General Medical if one of the following applies to you:
You must use the Limited Medical if one of the following applies to you:
If you are applying for a visa as the partner or dependent child of a New Zealand citizen or resident and you were not included in, or were withdrawn from the earlier residence application made by your partner or parent then you must use the general certificate.
You'll need a chest X-ray if:
If you're applying for a temporary visa and you intend to stay between 6-12 months
Immigration New Zealand maintain a list of countries, areas and territories with a low insidence of tuberculosis (TB).
If you are from, or have visited, a country, area or territory which is not on this list then you'll need a chest X-ray.
The Health Requirements (INZ 1121) guide has more details and includes the full list.
If you previously had a chest X-ray you may not be required to get a new one. If this applies to you, contact Immigration New Zealand to confirm whether or not you need a new X-ray.Children under the age of 11 and pregnant women are not required to have a chest X-ray, unless it is specifically requested by Immigration New Zealand.
You need to book a separate chest X-ray appointment as we don't complete X-rays at the medical centre.
Your options for getting a chest X-ray are:
