Our History
Maraenui Medical Centre was founded in 1961 by Dr. Keith McNaughton. In January 1995 Dr. Almarie Van der Walt started working with him. Her husband, Dr. Hannes Sohnge, joined later that same year. Dr. Bob Harris has been with the practice since 2002. Dr. Hettie Tremain joined in 2020 and Dr. Fiona Wylie in 2021.
Over the years, many staff members have been a part of the team for extended periods of time. All of these people have made huge contributions to the quality and community feel of Maraenui Medical Centre with their loyalty and commitment.
Ahuriri District Health succeeded in a Treaty claim on the Napier Hospital Site in 1998. With these funds, they completed a modern purpose-built medical centre out of which we now operate. This building was opened in January 2019.
Maraenui Medical Centre now has a staff of 20 who continue their commitment to the community of Maraenui which was started by Dr. McNaughton in 1961.