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Carefirst Merrilands Medical Centre

NewPlymouth, Default 4360

Carefirst Merrilands Medical Centre

We are a family centred surgery offering a full range of general practice services to you and your family. 

Practitioners

Dr Irina Danych
Dr Paul Riley
Dr Tylah Hawken
Dr Fathima Saldeen Badurdeen

Enrolled patient fees

Age rangeWithout CSCWith CSC
0 - 5 years Free Free
6 - 13 years Free Free
14 - 17 years $35.00 Free
18 - 24 years $55.00 Free
25 - 44 years $65.00 Free
45 - 64 years $65.00 Free
65 years and above $65.00 Free

Opening hours

Monday8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday8:30am - 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 until 10pm and weekends/public holidays 8am-8pm.

Click here to find out more and to register/book an appointment

Public holiday closures

King's Birthday
02/06/2025
Matariki
20/06/2025
Labour Day
27/10/2025
Christmas Day
25/12/2025
Boxing Day
26/12/2025
New Years Day
01/01/2026
Day after New Year's Day
02/01/2026
Waitangi Day
06/02/2026