Executive Leadership Team

Carina Lack
Chief Executive OfficerCarina Lack joined the Hastings Health Centre in March 2022 as our new CEO. Carina is Hawke’s Bay born and bred, starting out her career as a pharmacist. She has worked in quality, planning, project management, operational management.
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Dr. Andrew Heslop
Clinical DirectorProviding care to all members of the family is what Andrew enjoys most about family medicine.
Phone: (06) 873 8590
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Fiona Gee
Finance ManagerFiona has been with the Hastings Health Centre for 12 years and comes from an auditing and financial services background.
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Dr. Aliyh Namah
General PractitionerPrior to moving to Hawke's Bay, Aliyh worked as a general practitioner in Auckland for more than 14 years.
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Dr. Alan Wright
General PractitionerAlan is deeply committed to the concept behind family medicine as he sees it as the “driving force behind first class healthcare".
Phone: (06) 873 8580
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Dr Emily Lake
General PractitionerBorn and raised in the UK Emily undertook her medical training at Nottingham Medical School and then spent the majority of her postgraduate training years in the South West of England.
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Dr Kerry Pearson
General PractitionerKerry recently moved to Hawkes Bay with her family and is looking forward to getting settled working here at Hastings Health Centre. Kerry is originally from Scotland and has completed her training in the U.K. before moving to Timaru 7 years ago.
Phone: 06 873 8520
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Dr Rebecca McKerras
General PractitionerRebecca especially enjoys the variety and patient relationships involved in GP work, and has a particular interest in Older Person’s Health
Phone: 06 873 8542
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Dr. Graeme McCrory
General PractitionerGraeme promotes the primary prevention of illness and provides a full range of general practice services.
Phone: (06) 873 8530
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Dr. Charlotte Ross
General practitionerChildren’s health, disease prevention and early management of chronic illness is what Charlotte is passionate about.
Phone: (06) 873 8577
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Dr. Alma Del Rosario
General PractitionerAlma takes pride in providing the best overall healthcare for both young and old.
Phone: (06) 873 8568
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Dr. Holly Drexler
General PractitionerHolly completed her medical training at The University of Buffalo School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY, USA followed by a residency in family practice at The Williamsport Family Medical Residency Program, PA, USA.
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Dr. Andrew Heslop
Clinical DirectorProviding care to all members of the family is what Andrew enjoys most about family medicine.
Phone: (06) 873 8590
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Dr. Gwenda Ward
General practitionerGwenda likes how general practice encompasses many skills and involves care for families.
Phone: (06) 873 8540
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Dr Karen Irwin
General PractionerKaren has been working as a GP for some 20+ years in both health centre and school-based settings.
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Dr. Louise Haywood
General PractitionerLouise's medical interests lie in paediatrics and women’s health. She loves getting to know her patients over an extended period of time.
Phone: (06) 873 8577
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Dr. Richard Jamieson
General PractitionerRichard feels proud and enormously blessed to be part of this wonderful team at The Hastings Health Centre.
Phone: (06) 873 8592
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Sharon Payne
Nurse PractitionerA Nurse Practitioner has advanced training that enables them to assess, diagnose, prescribe, order and interpret results, and provide treatment as a lead health care provider. They can do most things that you would see your General Practitioner for.
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Leah Crawford
Nurse PractitionerA Nurse Practitioner has advanced training that enables them to assess, diagnose, prescribe, order and interpret results, and provide treatment as a lead health care provider. They can do most things that you would see your General Practitioner for.
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NP Catrina Del Rosario
Nurse PractitionerCatrina grew up in Hawkes Bay and moved to Dunedin for University. She then returned to Hawkes Bay and has been working at Hastings Health Centre since 2016. She completed her Masters degree and Nurse Practitioner training through Massey University, gaining first class honours. Catrina has also completed a post-graduate diploma in long term conditions management.
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Steve Harkness
Clinical Team Lead - Urgent CareSteve is an Extended Care Paramedic and our Clinical Team Lead in Urgent Care.
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Dr Justine McIntyre
Fracture Clinic DoctorI am from a background in Orthopaedics and trained in NZ where I completed approximately 11yrs around New Zealand as a Basic and Advanced trainee in the Orthopaedic Surgical Training Programme finishing my final year in 2018.
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Dr Karolina Rogowska
Urgent Care DoctorKarolina is Polish doctor who graduated from a French University in Paris. She speaks English, Polish and French. She moved to New Zealand in 2021 and joined HHC Urgent Care team in 2023.
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PA. Andie Cook
Urgent Care Physician AssociateAndie is ready for whatever may happen in Urgent Care following a 3 year stint in a Level 1 Trauma Centre and Emergency Department in the United States.
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Special Services Team

Kate Henderson
Registered Social workerKate's role focuses on families, whanau and friends. She is also available to support patients through their healthcare experience.
Phone: (06) 873 8588
Available: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm
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Jane Houlahan
Primary Care Practice Assistant (PCPA)The PCPA maintains regular contact with some of our patients to encourage them to have regular health checks.
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Dr. Leigh Duncan
GynaecologistLeigh is experienced in all areas of gynaecology and has a special interest in prolapses.
Phone: (06) 873 8590
Available: The clinic operates most Fridays in GP Suite 5
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Louise Singh
Maori and Pacific HealthLouise is passionate about Maori and Pacific Health. She is able to offer various clinical, practical and holistic medical advice.
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Paul Messerschmidt
PharmacistPaul set up the pharmacy the Hastings Health Centre in May 2002, when the centre first opened.
Phone: (06) 873-8585
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Administration Team
The Corporate Services Team looks after all financial functions at The Hastings Health Centre.
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Reception Team
Our reception team is your first point of welcome at the Hastings Health Centre. Our friendly team will make you and your loved ones feel comfortable while you wait to be seen by our medical team.
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Brendan James
Independent DirectorBrendan is an Independent Director on the Hastings Health Centre Board of Directors.
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Dr Virginia Hope
Independent DirectorDr Virginia Hope is an Independent Director of The Hastings Health Centre.
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Dr. Andrew Heslop
Clinical DirectorProviding care to all members of the family is what Andrew enjoys most about family medicine.
Phone: (06) 873 8590
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Dr. Louise Haywood
General PractitionerLouise's medical interests lie in paediatrics and women’s health. She loves getting to know her patients over an extended period of time.
Phone: (06) 873 8577
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Paul Messerschmidt
PharmacistPaul set up the pharmacy the Hastings Health Centre in May 2002, when the centre first opened.
Phone: (06) 873-8585
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