Choose the Right Care Route Before You Leave Home
The official clinic name is Tahunanui Medical Centre, although many people search for Tahuna Medical Centre. The practice is at 23 Tahunanui Drive in Nelson.
Use this guide to check opening hours, the Thursday evening clinic, Well portal booking, open enrolments, current GP fees, prescriptions and Nelson after-hours care.
Quick Answer
Tahunanui Medical Centre is at 23 Tahunanui Drive, Tahunanui, Nelson 7011. It opens Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 8am–5pm, and Thursday from 8am–7pm.
- Phone 03 548 5154 for urgent concerns, nurse care, procedures, longer appointments and booking help.
- The clinic and Healthpoint currently say new-patient enrolments are open.
- The current patient portal is Well, with clinic invite code TAHUNA.
- Standard consultations are 15 minutes; ask for more time when several or complex issues need discussion.
- Current published enrolled GP fees are free for under-14s, $49 for ages 14–17 and $65 for adults.
Call 111 and ask for an ambulance. Do not wait for a portal message, prescription request or routine clinic appointment.
Opening Hours, Phone and Address
The clinic website and clinic-reviewed Healthpoint listing confirm the contact details and Thursday evening opening.
- Phone
- 03 548 5154
- Address
- 23 Tahunanui Drive, Tahunanui, Nelson 7011
- Monday–Wednesday
- 8am–5pm
- Thursday
- 8am–7pm
- Friday
- 8am–5pm
- Weekends
- Closed
- Healthlink EDI
- tahunamc
How to Book the Correct Appointment
Routine appointments may be booked through Well. Phone reception when symptoms are new or worsening, the correct booking type is unclear, or you need a nurse, procedure or longer appointment.
| What you need | Best first action | What to explain |
|---|---|---|
| Routine GP consultation | Well portal or phone | Main concern, preferred clinician and whether one or several issues need discussion. |
| New or worsening symptoms today | Phone reception | When symptoms started, what changed and why the problem may not safely wait. |
| Enrolled child under 14 needing care | Phone reception | The clinic promises to make time for its enrolled children under 14. |
| Nurse appointment | Phone reception | The exact service, such as wound care, vaccination, blood pressure, ear suction or cervical screening. |
| Several or complex concerns | Ask for a longer appointment | How many issues need discussion and which concern is the priority. |
| Skin procedure, contraception or sigmoidoscopy | Phone reception | The exact procedure and whether an assessment has already been completed. |
| Wellbeing or lifestyle support | Ask for the HIP or Health Coach | The practical physical or emotional health goal you need help with. |
| Critical emergency | Call 111 | Do not delay emergency help while trying to contact the clinic. |
Standard consultations are 15 minutes
The clinic says a standard consultation lasts 15 minutes. Ask for extra time when several or complex issues need discussion. A longer appointment may cost more.
Choose the main concern
Identify what matters most and whether it is getting worse.
Select phone or Well
Use Well for routine tasks and phone for urgent or unclear requests.
Prepare the details
Have symptoms, medicines and the required service ready.
Confirm the visit
Check appointment length, fee, preparation and arrival time.
“Kia ora, my main concern is ____. It started ____, and it is getting better / staying the same / getting worse. Should I book a standard GP appointment, longer appointment, nurse visit or same-day assessment?”
Have ready when booking
- Patient name and date of birth.
- Main reason for the appointment.
- When symptoms began and what changed.
- Current medicine names and doses.
- Preferred clinician, if relevant.
- Interpreter, mobility or support-person needs.
Bring to the visit
- Community Services Card when relevant.
- Medicine and pharmacy details.
- Hospital or specialist letters.
- Forms that need completion.
- Priority questions or symptom notes.
- A suitable payment method.
New-Patient Enrolment Is Currently Open
The clinic’s current enrolment page and Healthpoint listing both say the practice is accepting new patients. A separate enrolment is required for each person, including children.
Check eligibility
New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and many people with a visa valid for at least two years may qualify for funded enrolment.
Prepare evidence
Have identity and eligibility documents ready to upload, or take original documents to reception.
Wait for confirmation
The clinic says processing usually takes up to one week. Do not assume submission means enrolment is complete.
Step-by-step enrolment process
- Open the secure Intellimed enrolment form.
- Complete a separate application for every person joining.
- Upload the requested identification and eligibility evidence.
- Provide the previous medical practice’s details so records can be requested.
- Watch for the clinic’s confirmation email, usually within one week.
- After confirmation, book a GP or Nurse Practitioner appointment to discuss medical history and current concerns.
- Create a Well portal account for future bookings, prescriptions, results and reminders.
New Patient Health Questionnaire PDF
The clinic’s two-page questionnaire asks for information that may affect future care. It can be handed in with the enrolment paperwork or taken to the first appointment.
| Questionnaire section | What to prepare |
|---|---|
| Medicine allergies | Medicine names and a description of the reaction. |
| Alcohol consumption | Typical weekly amounts of beer, wine or spirits. |
| Family history | Cancer, stroke, diabetes, heart conditions and age at diagnosis where known. |
| Screening | Breast-screening enrolment and the date of the most recent cervical or HPV screening where relevant. |
| Measurements | Height and weight if known. |
Current Enrolled GP Fees
Healthpoint and Nelson Bays Primary Health currently publish the enrolled consultation charges below. Confirm the amount before booking because procedure, nurse, casual, ACC and longer-appointment fees can differ.
| Enrolled patient age | Without Community Services Card | With Community Services Card |
|---|---|---|
| Under 14 years | Free | Free |
| 14–17 years | $49 | $13.50 |
| 18–24 years | $65 | $20 |
| 25–44 years | $65 | $20 |
| 45–64 years | $65 | $20 |
| 65 years and over | $65 | $20 |
Ask for a quote before these services
| Service | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Longer consultation | The additional charge beyond the standard 15-minute appointment. |
| Casual or visitor consultation | Current casual rate and whether payment is required on arrival. |
| ACC injury visit | The patient part-charge after ACC subsidy. |
| Nurse appointment | Consultation, equipment, vaccine and material charges. |
| Minor surgery or procedure | Assessment, procedure, laboratory and follow-up costs. |
| Driving or employment medical | Appointment length, required tests and form-completion fee. |
| Home visit | Availability, distance restrictions and total fee. |
| Repeat prescription | Current standard and urgent-processing charges. |
January 2026 Terms of Trade
The current one-page Terms of Trade explains payment timing, late fees, missed appointments, unpaid prescription requests and expected conduct.
Payment on the day
- Payment is required on the day of service.
- Visitors may be asked to pay on arrival.
- Payment on arrival may also apply to patients with outstanding or previous debts.
- Patients worried about cost are encouraged to speak with the team.
Late and unpaid balances
- A $10 late fee may be added if payment is not made that day.
- The $10 fee is removed if payment is received by close of business the next day.
- Further fees may apply after 14 days.
- Accounts unpaid after 45 days may be referred for debt recovery.
Appointments and prescriptions
- A missed appointment without reasonable notice may be charged at the usual consultation rate.
- Unpaid prescription requests must be settled before future prescriptions are issued.
- Respectful behaviour toward staff and patients is required.
- Serious conduct issues may result in enrolment ending.
Use Well, Not the Older ManageMyHealth Route
The current homepage and patient-portal page direct patients to Well. An older sentence on the contact page still refers to ManageMyHealth, so use the newer Well instructions.
Create an account
Download Well NZ or open the web portal, select “Create Account” and enter clinic invite code TAHUNA.
Match clinic records
Enter your details exactly as they appear on the clinic record. Contact reception if registration fails.
Use suitable features
Book appointments, request and pay for prescriptions, view results and consultation notes, and receive reminders.
Repeat prescriptions
The clinic’s current website does not publish a clearly verified 2026 processing time or price. Request regular medicine early and confirm the current fee. Phone rather than relying on a routine portal request when the medicine has run out, the dose has changed or symptoms are unstable.
“My name and date of birth are ____. I need [medicine, strength and quantity]. Please send it to [pharmacy]. I have approximately ____ days remaining.”
May 2026 Health Information Privacy Statement
The clinic updated its privacy statement on 1 May 2026. It explains patient rights, record sharing, information received from other organisations and how staff may use AI-assisted tools.
Your record rights
- You may request access to your health information.
- You may ask for incorrect information to be corrected.
- Enrolment information may be used to establish or update an NHI number.
- Eligibility information may be sent to the PHO and health agencies for funding purposes.
Information from other sources
- The practice may receive laboratory, radiology and hospital results.
- It may receive specialist letters, discharge summaries and screening-programme information.
- Relevant information may come from ACC, insurers, employers or other agencies where lawful and necessary.
- Relevant details may be shared with professionals directly involved in care.
AI-assisted work
- The statement says some staff may use AI tools to assist healthcare work.
- AI-assisted work must receive human review.
- AI is not used for clinical decision-making or judgement.
- Health information is not shared with an outside AI system without consent.
- Patients may ask questions or withdraw consent by notifying the practice.
Doctors Currently Listed by Healthpoint
Healthpoint says its listing was reviewed and edited by the clinic on 30 June 2026. Working days and appointment availability should still be confirmed directly.
GP, Nurse, Procedure and Wellbeing Services
The clinic lists general medical care, chronic-condition management, screening, reproductive health, minor procedures, vaccination and wellbeing support.
General practice and long-term conditions
Services include general family medicine, referrals, yearly diabetes reviews, cardiovascular checks, weight management and palliative care.
- Ask for a longer appointment for several complex issues.
- Bring medicine information and relevant specialist letters.
Nurse care, immunisation and wounds
Nursing services include childhood vaccination, flu vaccination, wound care, blood-pressure checks, asthma support, smoking support and selected intravenous treatment.
- State the exact nurse task when booking.
- Confirm preparation and any equipment or material charge.
Skin checks and minor procedures
The clinic lists skin checks, skin-cancer removal, liquid nitrogen, foreign-body removal and steroid or joint injections.
- An assessment may be required before treatment.
- Confirm laboratory, procedure and follow-up charges.
Contraception and reproductive health
Services include early-pregnancy care, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, STI checks, menopause care and long-acting contraception such as Mirena and Jadelle.
- Phone for the correct assessment or procedure appointment.
- Ask whether device, insertion and follow-up charges are separate.
Heart and lung testing
The clinic lists ECGs, cardiovascular-risk checks, spirometry, asthma reviews and blood-pressure checks.
- Confirm whether a nurse or GP appointment is required.
- Call 111 rather than booking routine testing for emergency chest pain or severe breathing difficulty.
Sigmoidoscopy and bowel assessment
Sigmoidoscopy is included in the clinic’s official service list.
- Ask whether a referral or assessment is required.
- Obtain preparation instructions before the procedure.
- Confirm the full procedure and follow-up cost.
Health Improvement Practitioner
The clinic says its HIP may offer brief same-day support for physical or emotional wellbeing.
- Ask reception whether a same-day appointment is available.
- This is brief practical support rather than long-term counselling.
Free health coaching
Health coaching can support exercise, nutrition, emotional wellbeing, long-term conditions and practical goal setting.
- Ask reception how to access the service.
- Prepare one realistic goal you want help achieving.
Travel health and vaccination
The clinic lists travel advice and vaccinations.
- Book well before departure.
- Provide destination, dates, activities and vaccine history.
- Confirm stock and privately funded vaccine prices.
Important 2026 Service Updates
2026 flu vaccination
The clinic says its 2026 flu programme began on 1 April. The stated private price is $40 unless the patient qualifies for a funded vaccine.
- Book by phone or through the clinic’s online route.
- Confirm funded eligibility before relying on a free vaccine.
- The clinic says flu and COVID-19 vaccination may be given together or immediately after one another.
- Check stock before travelling.
Adult ADHD assessments
The clinic says its GPs do not currently perform adult ADHD assessments, despite national rule changes allowing some additionally trained GPs to provide the service.
After-Hours Care in Nelson
Tahunanui Medical Centre lists Medical and Injury Centre Ltd as its preferred urgent and after-hours provider.
Medical and Injury Centre Ltd
- Address
- Orange building on Nelson Hospital grounds, 98 Waimea Road, Nelson South
- Phone
- 03 546 8881
- Hours
- 8am–10pm every day
- Public holidays
- Open
- Booking
- Walk-in service; no appointment required
- Who can attend
- Enrolled patients, casual patients and Nelson visitors
The service says notes are normally sent to the patient’s regular GP to support continuity of care.
Map, Nearby Pharmacy and Arrival Checklist
Use the exact address at 23 Tahunanui Drive because searches using the shortened name “Tahuna Medical Centre” may show mixed results.
Tahunanui Pharmacy is a separate service
Tahunanui Pharmacy is nearby at 11 Tahunanui Drive. Contact the clinic for appointments and clinical administration; contact the pharmacy for dispensing and collection questions.
Common Booking and Failed-Visit Mistakes
Searching only for “Tahuna Medical Centre”.
The official name is Tahunanui Medical Centre.
Following old ManageMyHealth wording.
The current portal is Well.
Booking 15 minutes for several complex issues.
Ask for a longer appointment.
Assuming the enrolment form confirms acceptance.
Wait for the clinic’s email.
Using the September 2024 fee PDF as a current price list.
Use Healthpoint or the PHO table.
Requesting medicine at the last moment.
Request early and phone if the situation is urgent.
Forgetting the Thursday late clinic.
Thursday is listed as open until 7pm.
Missing an appointment without notice.
The normal consultation fee may be charged.
Waiting for the clinic during an emergency.
Call 111 immediately.
Calling the pharmacy to change a GP booking.
The pharmacy and medical centre are separate services.
Official Sources for Final Verification
Use each source for the task described. Appointment availability, fees, enrolment, portal access and services can change.
Current notices, flu vaccination, ADHD position and portal updates.
Open Tahunanui Medical CentreClinic-reviewed doctors, hours, fees, services and after-hours information.
Verify Healthpoint detailsCurrent open-enrolment status, eligibility and processing instructions.
Check enrolment detailsInvite code, account setup, bookings, prescriptions and results.
Read Well instructionsPayment, late fees, missed appointments and prescription rules.
Open Terms of TradeRecord rights, information sharing and AI-assisted work.
Open privacy statementOfficial pages, PDFs and listings were checked on 8 July 2026. Medical Centre NZ is an independent guide and is not Tahunanui Medical Centre.
Tahunanui Medical Centre FAQs
Is Tahuna Medical Centre the same as Tahunanui Medical Centre?
Yes. Tahuna Medical Centre is a shortened search term, but the official clinic name is Tahunanui Medical Centre. It is at 23 Tahunanui Drive in Nelson.
What are Tahunanui Medical Centre’s opening hours?
The clinic is listed as open Monday to Wednesday from 8am to 5pm, Thursday from 8am to 7pm and Friday from 8am to 5pm. It is closed on weekends and specified public holidays.
What is Tahunanui Medical Centre’s phone number?
The listed phone number is 03 548 5154. Use it for appointments, urgent concerns, nurse services, fees, enrolment questions and portal help.
Can I book an appointment online?
Yes. Enrolled patients can use the Well portal for suitable appointments. The clinic invite code is TAHUNA. Phone for urgent, complex, nurse or procedure bookings.
Is Tahunanui Medical Centre accepting new patients?
Yes. The official enrolment page and Healthpoint currently say enrolments are open. Each person needs a separate form, and processing usually takes up to one week.
How much does a GP appointment cost?
Current published enrolled fees are free for children under 14, $49 for ages 14–17 and $65 for adults. Community Services Card rates are $13.50 for ages 14–17 and $20 for adults. Confirm the fee before booking.
How long is a standard appointment?
The clinic says a standard consultation is 15 minutes. Request a longer appointment when several or complex concerns need discussion.
Which patient portal does the clinic use?
The current patient portal is Well, not ManageMyHealth. Patients can book suitable appointments, request and pay for repeat prescriptions, view results and consultation notes, and receive reminders.
Where should I go when the clinic is closed?
Medical and Injury Centre at 98 Waimea Road provides walk-in urgent care from 8am to 10pm every day. Call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice or call 111 for a critical emergency.
Does Tahunanui Medical Centre provide adult ADHD assessments?
No. The clinic says its GPs do not currently provide adult ADHD assessments. Enrolled patients can discuss symptoms, request referral help and ask about prescribing after an appropriate specialist diagnosis.
Final Patient Check
For routine care, use Well or phone Tahunanui Medical Centre on 03 548 5154. Phone rather than relying on the portal when symptoms are worsening, same-day care may be needed or the correct appointment type is unclear.
When the clinic is closed, use Healthline for advice or Medical and Injury Centre for walk-in urgent care. Call 111 for a critical or life-threatening emergency.