Carefirst - Bell Block Medical Centre
69 Corbett Road,
Bell Block,
New Plymouth,
Taranaki 4312
Carefirst - Bell Block Medical Centre
We are a family centred surgery offering a full range of general practice services to you and your family.
Practitioners
Dr Nelia Lourens
Dr Amanda Brown
Dr Geoffrey Putt
Dr Helene Jorda Doyle
Enrolled patient fees
| Age range | Without CSC | With CSC |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 5 years | Free | Free |
| 6 - 13 years | Free | Free |
| 14 - 17 years | $35.00 | $13.50 |
| 18 - 24 years | $55.00 | $20.00 |
| 25 - 44 years | $65.00 | $20.00 |
| 45 - 64 years | $65.00 | $20.00 |
| 65 years and above | $65.00 | $20.00 |
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
After Hours: We partner with Practice Plus to provide same day virtual GP appointments for enrolled patients, as an extension of our regular medical centre team. Practice Plus is available weekdays and overnight, and weekends/public holidays 24/7
Click here to find out more and to register/book an appointment.
We are also open
| Wednesday 24 December 2025 | 8:30am - 3:00pm |
| Monday 29 December 2025 | 8:30am - 4:00pm |
| Tuesday 30 December 2025 | 8:30am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday 31 December 2025 | 8:30am - 3:00pm |
Public holiday closures
Christmas Day
25/12/2025
25/12/2025
Boxing Day
26/12/2025
26/12/2025
Closed
27/12/2025
27/12/2025
Closed
28/12/2025
28/12/2025
New Years Day
01/01/2026
01/01/2026
Day after New Year's Day
02/01/2026
02/01/2026
Closed
03/01/2026
03/01/2026
Closed
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Waitangi Day
06/02/2026
06/02/2026
Good Friday
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Easter Sunday
05/04/2026
05/04/2026
Easter Monday
06/04/2026
06/04/2026
ANZAC Day (observed)
27/04/2026
27/04/2026
King's Birthday
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
Matariki
10/07/2026
10/07/2026