For emergencies please dial 111
Longer prescriptions now available - are you eligible?
From February 2026 some people with stable, long‑term health conditions will be able to receive prescriptions lasting up to 12 months.
Find out moreUrgent Care services at Carefirst Westown
Our Urgent Care service is open to everyone (even if you are not enrolled with a Carefirst clinic). Open 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Visit us if you are injured or unwell and need urgent medical care.
Are you protected against measles?
Make sure you and your whānau are up to date with two doses of the free measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Contact us today book an appointment with our nursing team.
Find out moreCaring for our environment
Caring for people and the environment go hand in hand, so we're proud to be a Toitū carbonreduce certified organisation.
Find out moreNeed an x-ray?
Advance Radiology at our Westown clinic is open to everyone. No ACC surcharge, it's FREE. Access via referral from any GP, NP or specialist in the region.
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Carefirst practices are comprehensive cornerstone accredited general practices with experienced doctors and nurses to look after you. We provide you and your family modern, convenient continuity of care.
Meet the teamWe care about our patients
We care about your health and wellbeing, our goal is to provide excellent primary care services to our patients.
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Our GP’s are up to date with best practice and you benefit from this.
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Our team provides excellent care, on time and in consultation with you the patient.
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Carefirst Group offer an extensive range of primary healthcare services to meet your healthcare needs.
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We care about your health and wellbeing, our goal is to provide excellent primary care services to our patients.
Carefirst Westown
99 Tukapa Street, Westown, New Plymouth PO Box 5002 Westown, 4343 (06) 753 9505 email@carefirst.co.nzCarefirst Merrilands
Merrilands Shopping Centre, Mangorei Road, New Plymouth 4312 PO Box 18042 Merrilands, 4360 (06) 758 8773 email@merrilandsmedical.co.nzCarefirst Moturoa
486 Saint Aubyn Street, Moturoa, New Plymouth 4310 PO Box 6052 Moturoa, 4344 (06) 751 0390 admin@moturoamedical.co.nzCarefirst Bell Block
69 Corbett Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth PO Box 9095 Bell Block, 4351 06 968 1440 admin@bellblockmedical.co.nzCarefirst Urgent Care
99 Tukapa Street, Westown, New Plymouth PO Box 5002 Westown, 4343 (06) 7539505 email@carefirst.co.nz
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Urgent care
The Carefirst Group URGENT CARE CLINIC is located at our Westown practice, 99 Tukapa street. It is currently open from 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. All patients are welcome to access care in our Urgent Care Clinic, even if you are not enrolled with us. You don't need an appointment, just pop in to reception if you need urgent medical care or are injured. If you need emergency care please dial 111 for an ambulanceChoose your patient portal
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Enrolments limited
Our enrolment capacity is currently limited, please phone or email one of our clinics to discuss availability. Thanks for your understanding.