FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES DIAL 111

Stratford Health Centre

8 Romeo Street, Stratford, Taranaki 4332
We are accepting new patients
P:
(06) 765 5454
Access patient portal

Stratford Health Centre

Coastal Medical is a diverse team of dedicated professionals, including experienced general practitioners, physician associates, nurse practitioners, prescribers, pharmacists, emergency-care-paramedics (ECPs), nurses and more!

We embrace a team-based care model, recognising that it takes a collaborative approach to support a healthy community.

As a locally owned and operated provider, we serve our communities through general practices here in Stratford as well as Ōpunake, Ōakura and the Healthcare Hub in Waiwhakaiho.

Practitioners

Dr Nick Loveridge-Easther
Dr Shaun Butler
Dr Julia Turnbull

Enrolled patient fees

Age rangeWithout CSCWith CSC
0 - 5 years Free Free
6 - 13 years Free Free
14 - 17 years $48.00 $13.00
18 - 24 years $65.00 $19.50
25 - 44 years $65.00 $19.50
45 - 64 years $65.00 $19.50
65 years and above $65.00 $19.50

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

Ka Ora Telecare 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.

Alternatively : 
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.

 

You can also call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice, go to Medicross Accident & Medical Clinic in New Plymouth, or go to the emergency department at Taranaki Base Hospital or Hāwera Hospital if clinics are closed.

Public holiday closures

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
Good Friday
03/04/2026
Easter Sunday
05/04/2026
Easter Monday
06/04/2026
ANZAC Day (observed)
27/04/2026
King's Birthday
01/06/2026
Matariki
10/07/2026