Meet Our Team of Highly Trained Professionals

General Practitioners

Dr Emily McNicholas (BHB, MBChB, FRNZCGP) - Virtual GP
I am a GP from Opotiki. I have been a doctor for ten years since graduating from the University of Auckland in 2006. I chose to work here in Kawerau as I have always wanted to work in the EBOP, close to home, especially in an area of need. I am proud to be one of the few Māori GP's working in rural New Zealand and I am passionate about the positive impact our clinic will have on the health of the Kawerau community. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, and fishing down the coast at Waihau Bay. 






Dr Indira Edwards (MB BS, FRNZCGP) - Onsite GP
Dr Edwards brings extensive general practice experience, with particular expertise in women's health and paediatrics. She also works in the Paediatrics Department at Whakatāne Hospital. We look forward to benefiting from her knowledge and experience to further enhance the care and services we provide.







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Dr Paul Anderson (MBChB, FRACS, FRCS (Edin), PhD MA/ Dip Tch) - Skin Surgeon
Dr Paul Anderson grew up in Opotiki and Rotorua before advancing his medical career in the United States and Australia. Out of Kawerau Medical Centre Dr Paul Anderson runs a skin clinic - one day per week, referral based from your GP, open to patients registered or casual.   

Registered Nurses

Tamera Martin - Clinical Nurse Lead
I am a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in general practice, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across a wide range of clinical areas. I have a strong focus on health promotion, chronic disease management, and culturally responsive care, with a commitment to supporting equity and wellbeing for all patients. I work well in multidisciplinary teams, maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge, and uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in my practice. 
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​Puti Keane - Practice Nurse
We are please to welcome Puti Keane to Kawerau Medical Centre Team.

Puti is an experienced Nurse with eight years of Nursing experience and is affiliated to Te-Whanau a Apanui. She is a passionate, community focused nurse whose heart lies in practice nursing and working alongside whanau to improve health outcomes, particularly for Māori communities. ​

Health Care Assistants

Daljit Kaur
Tena Koutou, I am one of three Healthcare Assistants at Kawerau Medical Centre, I have come from an aged care background, working at various Rest Homes.  I have been a resident in NZ for 10 years now with my whanau. It is my passion to support and care for our patients/community and it is a pleasure to work at Kawerau Medical Centre.
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​Karnnie Ratu-McCorkindale
Pupuhi mai ana te Hau Okiwa ki runga o Taiarahia,
He Maunga whakarongo korero, he maunga whakarongo ki nga Hau,
E rere Waerore, e rere Maria Ohinemataroa he wai tuku Kiri tuku Oranga ki taku Iwi,
Ko aku Marae he Whakato I te Tika, I te Pono, I te Mauri Tu o taku Tu,
Ko te Ruatoki o te Tai o Ruamano, he Iti na Tuhoe ka kata te Po.

Practice Management Team
Gail Wilson (Practice Manager) 
Ngati Porou, Te Arawa, Nga Puhi.  I come with 21 years' experience in health, ensuring that equitable services are provided to our most vulnerable populations.  I relocated from Auckland to the beautiful seaside town of Whakatane. 
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"He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata"
Catherine Gilbert (Practice Support)
Kia ora
I am the Practice Support/Medical Administrator at Kawerau Medical Centre.
I have worked in general practice for over 10 years and have vast experience and knowledge, delivering efficient and effective administration and practice support to the team.
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I enjoy working alongside our clinicians and all staff at Kawerau Medical Centre, contributing to meet the health and wellness needs of our patients and local community.
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Medical Reception

Danieele Tunui (Medical Receptionist)
Kia ora. My name is Danieele Tunui.  Also known as Raniera or Dani.  I am originally from Kawerau but resided in Rotorua 24 years ago. I am a mum , married have 5 Tamariki and also a nan of 5.   I currently worked  for Te Whatu Ora Rotorua Hospital and Also Bupa Redwoods also in Rotorua , but I have now now left both jobs to come home and work with our people. This feels so new being home and apart from my job here in Kawerau being new, I feel like Kawerau is new to me too.  I am hoping to bring a smile on all the faces I knew in Kawerau who I grew up with and long to see again.

No  Reira Tena koutou katoa
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Te Rangimoaho Peyroux (Medical Reception) 
"Ko te kitenga anamata ko te hauora"

​Anchored in the values of Ngāi Tūhoe
Grounded in service to our two communities
Driven by a deep commitment to our people
 
"Mā te whakaaro Tūhoe, ka mana
  Mā te whakaaro ō iwi kē atu, ka ngaro"