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South Taranaki Rural Health General Practice

37 Hunter Street, Hawera 4610
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(06) 278 1383 or 0800 225571

South Taranaki Rural Health General Practice

The South Taranaki Rural Health General Practice (the Practice), located at Hāwera Hospital, is a modern service run by a team of senior skilled clinicians such as general practitioners, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, clinical nurse leaders and rural/urgent care doctors. We aim to provide a welcoming, safe environment for all with a focus on equity and patient-centred care.

Same day Clinic:
We ask that people try their own GP first as they are in the best place to help with your health needs.  STRHGP runs a Same day Clinic, as able, where we see casual patients who need same-day evaluation for minor illnesses or injuries.

Please note we DO NOT see patients in the acute clinic for WINZ / sickness or off work forms or certificates, referrals to Base Hospital, routine prescriptions, controlled drug prescriptions or 3 month routine Doctor reviews. Please contact your own GP for these services.

If you need an on-the-day appointment, please call the Same Day Clinic on (06) 278 1383 and select option 2.

Practitioners

Dr Thomas Dawson
Dr Christopher Heatherton
Dr Landi Cranstoun
Dr Graham Fulton
Dr Pema Bhutia

Enrolled patient fees

Age rangeWithout CSCWith CSC
0 - 5 years Free Free
6 - 13 years Free Free
14 - 17 years $33.50 $13.00
18 - 24 years $44.00 $19.50
25 - 44 years $65.00 $19.50
45 - 64 years $65.00 $19.50
65 years and above $44.00 $19.50

Opening hours

Monday8:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday8:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday8:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday8:00am - 4:00pm
Friday8:00am - 4:00pm

After Hours:

We partner with Ka Ora Telecare to provide same day virtual GP appointments for enrolled patients, as an extension of our regular medical centre team.  

Ka Ora is available weekdays from 5pm to 8.30am and 24/7 weekends/public holidays. 

Click here to find out more and to register/book an appointment or call Ka Ora on 0800 252 672.

Note:  AFTER 1600 - phones will divert to the Afterhours Service.

Public holiday closures

Labour Day
27/10/2025
Christmas Day
25/12/2025
Boxing Day
26/12/2025
Closed
27/12/2025
Closed
28/12/2025
New Years Day
01/01/2026
Day after New Year's Day
02/01/2026
Closed
03/01/2026
Closed
04/01/2026
Waitangi Day
06/02/2026
Taranaki Anniversary
09/03/2026