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Taranaki Healthcare
Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth provides first-class emergency, intensive and medical care to the community.
The region is well served by general practitioners, surgical specialists and nurses.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki
Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Taranaki provides health services in the Taranaki region.
Public hospitals
There are 2 public hospitals in the Taranaki region. The main hospital is Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth and there is a smaller hospital in Hawera.
Taranaki Base Hospital | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
Private hospitals
Southern Cross Hospital is the only private hospital in the region.
Dentists
All dentists are registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand. Use their website to find a dentist near you.
Local Health Centres and doctors (GPs)
Doctors (GPs) are fully trained medical doctors who can advise you on your health and refer you for further tests or specialist treatment if needed. GPs are registered with a Primary Health Organisation (PHO).
Enrolling with your local doctor will save you money and help keep you and your family healthy.
To find medical centres and GPs in the Taranaki region use the links below.
Enrolling with your local doctor
Find a medical centre | Midlands Health Network
Patient fees Taranaki | Midlands Health Network
Mental Health Services
Mental healthcare services in the Taranaki region are provided by Te Whatu Ora Taranaki. Look on their website for details.
Mental health services | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
After hours clinics
If you are feeling unwell or need some urgent medical advice, Healthline offers a 24 hour health service over the phone. You can call them on 0800 611 116.
Phoenix Urgent Doctors in New Plymouth offers an after hours urgent care service.
The Medicross Accident and Medical Clinic offers urgent care and a General Practice clinic.
About Healthline | Ministry of Health
Phoenix Urgent Doctors | Phoenix Home
Medicross Accident and Medical Clinic
After hours pharmacies
There are two urgent pharmacies operating extended hours in New Plymouth.
- Vivian Pharmacy, 95 Vivian Street, New Plymouth. Phone: 06 758 8263; Email: info@vivianpharmacy.co.nz
- City Care Pharmacy, 10 Egmont Street, New Plymouth, Phone: 06 757 4614 Email: citcare@xtra.co.nz
The following pharmacies are open seven days a week in New Plymouth retail centres:
- Life Pharmacy, Shop 13, Centre City Shopping Centre, 11 Gill Street, New Plymouth, P: 06 759 4023, E: centre.city@lifepharmacy.co.nz
- Robertsons Pharmacy, The Valley Mega Centre, Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth, P: 06 769 6030; E: valley@robertsonspharmacy.co.nz
Plunket
The Plunket Society (Plunket) offers information, support and developmental assessments of children at varying stages between birth and 5 years. They also organise car seat education services, parenting education and parenting groups. See the links below for services in your area.
Plunket also offers a free parent helpline and advice service available to all families and caregivers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 0800 933 922 for parenting help.
Having a baby
There are various options available for giving birth in the Taranaki region. Check on the Ministry of Health website to see what is available in your area.
Maternity | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
Parents Centre
A leading provider of child birth education, parent education and support services to New Zealand parents.
Senior line
Senior Line is a phone service and online portal with information for older people and their carers who are making decisions about staying at home, retirement villages, day care options and rest homes. Call 0800 725 463 or visit the website
Hospice
Hospice is specialist care given to those with life-limiting illness. Hospice Taranaki provides hospice care in the region free of charge and in the setting of their choice.