Hanneke was born and raised in the Netherlands. She undertook her medical and post graduate training at Amsterdam University. 

She moved to New Zealand with her family in early 2019.

Before specialising in family practice, she worked as a surgical resident in the Netherlands for five years. Prior to that, she worked as a doctor in Africa and South America specialising in tropical medicine. These experiences have given her a wide range of skills and complement her current specialisation as a general practitioner.

She enjoys a wide variety of work that general practice offers, including minor skin surgery and IUD insertion.

Hanneke is married and has two small children. Her interests are surfing, tramping and enjoying fine food.

Dr Charles Sanders trained at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. He came to New Zealand in 1996 with his family to work for The Doctors New Lynn.

Diving medicine, minor surgery, geriatrics, wellness and healthy ageing are just some of his particular fields of interest.

"The Doctors Huapai is a very friendly and family orientated medical centre," says Charles.

In his spare time, Charles is kept very busy tending to his sheep on his family's lifestyle block.

Olivia gained her Bachelor of Nursing degree from The University of Auckland in 2017 and has been working at The Doctors Huapai ever since.

Olivia is interested in immunisations, asthma and medical policies.

“I enjoy the variety of patients, providing continuity of care and getting to know the families.  Everyone in our team is great,” says Olivia.

In her spare time, Olivia enjoys hand lettering, also known as calligraphy.

Olivia works at The Doctors four days a week.

Ayesha gained her Bachelor of Nursing degree from The University of Auckland in 2009.

She then went on to work at Lynfield Medical Centre for four years and as a locum for two years.

In 2018, Ayesha joined the team at The Doctors Huapai.

She is interested in vaccinations, wound care and is a Nurse Champion for cervical smears.

“The staff, the area and the patients are really nice here,” says Ayesha.

In her spare time, Ayesha enjoys reading, shopping and chilling out.

Rochelle Phillips gained her Bachelor of Nursing degree from WINTEC in 2006 and has a post graduate certificate in advanced nursing.

Rochelle has worked at Middlemore Hospital, White Cross Medical Centre and spent two years working in a private gynaecology clinic in London, England.  

Rochelle is interested in women’s health, cardiovascular disease and is a Nurse Champion for diabetes and travel medicine.

"I like the huge variety of my job from vaccinating a baby to carrying out a travel medicine consultation, to performing a diabetic assessment. We have time to follow up with our patients and it's really good having the support of our team and management," says Rochelle.

Rochelle is very family oriented.  In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her son and watching movies.

Nurse Practitioner Sonya Curd joined The Doctors Huapai in June 2019 after 15 years at Middlemore Hospital.

She brings with her advanced nursing skills and a wealth of therapeutic knowledge.

Sonya carried out her nurse training at MIT before gaining a master’s degree from Massey University. 

As a nurse practitioner, Sonya is qualified to treat medical conditions without the direct supervision of a doctor.

Sonya's key interests include palliative care and injury-based cases. 

"The team here is beautiful. It's a very welcoming place," says Sonya.

In her spare time, Sonya enjoys camping and fishing with her three children and learning to play golf badly.

Sonya works at The Doctors Huapai four days a week.

Dr Malcolm Miller is a GP with a sense of adventure. He joined the team in June 2019 and works at The Doctors Huapai three weeks per month. 

Malcolm is a New Zealand trained GP who graduated from The University of Auckland in 2008.

He carried out his GP training in Auckland working at Kaipara Medical Centre, Lincoln Road Medical Centre and Waimauku Doctors.

Malcolm is vocationally registered, which means he has carried out further study and has passed comprehensive examinations set by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.

In addition to these examinations Malcolm has committed to an ongoing programme of study to keep up-to-date with the advances in general practice.

His participation in this study programme is audited. Passing the examinations and the commitment to the study programme confers on Malcom the status of specialist in general practice and is your assurance that this doctor is practicing to a high standard.

Malcolm is interested in helping people help themselves with long term chronic conditions such as diabetes and mental health problems.

"The Doctors Huapai has a good team culture.  The practice serves the community well and lives up to its patient focused message," says Malcolm.

Malcolm has two children and in his spare time he enjoys being in the outdoors and going on long distance motorbike rides.

Dr Karen Liu joined The Doctors Huapai in November 2018.

She studied medicine at University of Southampton, UK and graduated in 2008.

As a huge Lord of the Rings fan, Karen wanted to experience Middle Earth for herself so in 2013, Karen moved to New Zealand. 

She worked in practices in Papamoa and Te Puke before moving to Auckland to commence her current role at The Doctors Huapai.

Karen enjoys all aspects of general practice and has a particular interest in family planning. 

“The staff and team here are lovely to work with.  Everyone looks out for each other, it is a very supportive environment,” says Karen.

In her spare time, Karen enjoys being out on the water fishing or doing water sports.

Karen is fluent in both English and Mandarin and is available for appointments four days a week.

Dr Mauri Smits joined The Doctors Huapai in February 2018.

Mauri, originally from The Netherlands, always wanted to travel and moved to New Zealand in 2017.

She is a Dutch trained GP with special interests in cardiovascular risk management, minor surgery, sexual health and lifestyle medicine.

With a young family, Mauri is experienced in family medicine and very much enjoys the continuity of care that general practice offers.

In her spare time, she enjoys playing the piano, camping, running and yoga.

Mauri is available for appointments four days a week at The Doctors Huapai until mid-September 2019 when she commences maternity leave.