Choose the Right Tara Road Visit
Use this guide to check Tara Road Medical Centre’s phone number, weekday hours, appointment options, walk-in clinic access, fees, enrolment status and after-hours choices before you travel.
The practice offers booked GP and nurse appointments, weekday walk-in accident or medical care, online portal services and new-patient enrolments. Phone first for special appointments, urgent uncertainty or fee questions.
Quick Answer
Tara Road Medical Centre is at 1 Tara Road, Pāpāmoa Beach, Bay of Plenty 3187. The current official and Healthpoint information lists weekday hours as Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays closed for now.
- Phone 07 542 2277 for reception, advice, bookings and after-hours nurse-line prompts.
- Booked GP and nurse appointments are usually 15-minute consultations for registered patients.
- Weekday walk-in clinic is available for registered and non-registered patients with accident or medical issues.
- The practice is currently open for new registrations, but confirm the process before completing enrolment.
- Call 111 for an emergency and 0800 611 116 for free Healthline advice.
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Tara Road Medical Centre Phone, Address and Hours
Official clinic information and Healthpoint identify this as Tara Road Accident & Medical Centre / Tara Road Medical Centre in Pāpāmoa Beach.
- Phone
- 07 542 2277
- Fax
- 07 542 2287
- info@trdmc.co.nz for suitable non-urgent administration
- Healthlink EDI
- tararoad
- Street address
- 1 Tara Road, Pāpāmoa Beach, Pāpāmoa, Bay of Plenty 3187
- Postal address
- 1F Tara Road, Pāpāmoa Beach, Pāpāmoa 3187
- Monday–Friday
- 8:00am–5:00pm
- Weekends
- Closed for now
- Public holidays
- Closed for now
Appointments: Online Portal, Phone Booking and Special Visits
Doctor and nurse appointments are listed as 15-minute consultations. You can book through Manage My Health or by phoning reception, but several visit types should be arranged by phone.
| Need | Best first action | Why this matters |
|---|---|---|
| Routine GP or nurse consult | Use Manage My Health or phone 07 542 2277 | Standard consults are usually 15 minutes, so one clear main issue works best. |
| Longer than 15 minutes | Phone reception | Multiple or complex concerns may need extra time. |
| Skin check | Phone reception | Skin checks are booked into special skin-check clinics. |
| Driver licence medical | Phone ahead | A driver licence medical includes a nurse appointment and has specific fees. |
| Employment or insurance medical | Phone reception | Forms and examination requirements can change appointment length and cost. |
| Travel vaccines or immunisations | Phone reception | Stock, eligibility, travel dates and material charges may need checking. |
| Urgent appointment uncertainty | Phone reception | Staff can advise whether to book, walk in, use urgent care or call 111. |
Pick the correct route
Choose routine booking, walk-in clinic, special appointment or after-hours care.
Prepare the reason
Write down the main concern, start date, medicines and what has changed.
Confirm payment
The clinic says patients may be asked to pre-pay on arrival and does not take cash payments.
Cancel early
If you no longer need the appointment, inform reception at least 1 hour in advance.
“Kia ora, I need help choosing the right appointment. My main issue is ____. It started ____. I may need a standard consult / longer consult / skin check / driver licence medical / urgent assessment. What should I book and what fee should I expect?”
Have ready when booking
- Patient name and date of birth.
- Main reason for the appointment.
- Whether the issue is accident, illness, form, prescription or skin-related.
- Current medicines and allergies.
- Community Services Card status.
- Preferred clinician, if relevant.
Bring to the visit
- Payment card or accepted cashless payment method.
- Community Services Card, if applicable.
- Current medicine list or prescription labels.
- Relevant forms, licence paperwork or employer/insurer documents.
- Any hospital, specialist or discharge information.
- Mask or car-waiting plan if you have respiratory symptoms.
Walk-In Accident and Medical Clinic
The clinic website says registered and non-registered patients are welcome at its weekday walk-in clinic for accident or medical issues. Healthpoint also lists walk-in access and says no appointment is required for the urgent care clinic only.
| Situation | Good first step | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Minor accident or injury | Walk in during weekday clinic hours | The clinic lists minor accident and injury care, wound care, burn care and on-site X-ray assessment. |
| Very unwell or injured | Phone before arrival when possible | The clinic asks patients to let staff know so they can advise where to park close to the building and prepare. |
| Respiratory symptoms | Follow clinic instructions | The clinic says patients with respiratory symptoms will be asked to wait in their cars before consultation. |
| Critical emergency | Call 111 | Do not drive to the clinic instead of calling emergency services for life-threatening symptoms. |
New Registrations and Enrolment
The clinic website says it is currently open for new registrations, and Healthpoint says the practice is welcoming new patients to enrol. Enrolment rules can still depend on forms, eligibility and practice processing, so confirm before assuming registration is complete.
Check status
Confirm the practice is still accepting registrations.
Ask what to bring
Ask about ID, NHI, prior clinic details and eligibility documents.
Plan the first visit
The patient-info page lists a new patient check fee and says it includes nurse plus doctor consultation.
Keep urgent care separate
Enrolment is not an emergency pathway. Use walk-in, after-hours, Healthline or 111 as appropriate.
GP Services and Special Rules to Know
Tara Road Medical Centre provides routine GP care, walk-in accident and urgent care, minor procedures, skin services, immunisations, prescriptions, virtual consults and forms/medical assessments. Some services need a specific booking type or extra fee.
Routine GP and nurse consultations
Booked appointments are generally 15 minutes. Seeing the same healthcare provider where possible can improve continuity of care.
- Book online or by phone for standard consultations.
- Ask for a longer appointment for multiple or complex issues.
- Pre-payment may be requested on arrival.
Accident, urgent illness, wounds, burns and X-ray
Healthpoint lists urgent care, wound and burn care, and on-site X-ray to help identify fractures, dislocations and other injuries when clinically needed.
- Use walk-in during weekday clinic hours for suitable accident or acute medical issues.
- Phone if the patient is very unwell or injured so staff can prepare for arrival.
- Radiographers may need to be called into the clinic at times.
Skin checks, biopsies and minor surgery
The clinic offers skin checks and skin-cancer related services. Skin checks should be booked into special Skin Check Clinics rather than a standard appointment.
- Phone for skin-check appointments.
- Ask whether registered and non-registered patient options are currently available.
- Procedure, material, biopsy and surgery fees may be separate.
Immunisations and travel vaccines
Healthpoint lists pregnancy, childhood, flu, MMR, HPV, meningococcal, shingles, travel, catch-up and privately funded vaccinations.
- Walk in for free flu vaccination when eligible, according to the clinic’s current update.
- Phone for travel vaccine advice or immunisations.
- Ask about material or vaccine charges before the appointment.
Driver licence, employment and insurance medicals
The clinic offers driver licence medicals, acute medical exams, insurance medicals and employment medicals. Non-registered patients may use the driver licence walk-in option, but phoning ahead is helpful.
- Bring the correct forms and identification.
- Ask whether a nurse appointment is included.
- Confirm registered versus casual-patient fee before arrival.
ADHD service note
The clinic’s 2026 update says it does not provide adult ADHD diagnostic assessments. Existing patients and child services continue as usual, and the practice will continue prescribing ADHD medication for patients who have already been formally assessed and diagnosed, as per usual care.
- Do not book expecting a new adult ADHD diagnostic assessment at this practice.
- Ask your GP, PHO or Healthpoint search for local ADHD assessment options.
Doctors, Staff and Languages
Healthpoint currently lists the doctors below. Availability, special interests and appointment times should be confirmed when booking.
Healthpoint also lists practice manager Jasleen Gill, physician associates Cassy Porter, Andrew Demmitt and Chassity Martin, nursing staff Karen, Amanda, Lisa and Jamie, and receptionists Rosemary, Jayde, Carlene and Sandra.
Languages listed
Request a preferred doctor or language when booking. Availability depends on the clinician and appointment time.
Fees, Pre-Payment and No-Cash Rules
The clinic’s patient-info page says patients may be asked to pre-pay on arrival and that cash payments are not taken. Fees can change, so confirm before relying on any amount.
Enrolled patient weekday consultation fees
| Age range | Without CSC | With CSC | ACC | ACC + CSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 14 years | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| 14–17 years | $52 | $13.50 | $52 | $13.50 |
| 18–64 years | $67 | $20 | $67 | $20 |
| 65+ years | $67 | $20 | $67 | $20 |
| Did not attend | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
Walk-in and casual-patient fees to check
| Patient type | Fee signal | Confirm before arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled patient walk-in | Discounted walk-in fees are listed by age and CSC status. | Ask whether the visit is routine, walk-in, ACC or urgent care. |
| Casual / non-enrolled patient | The patient-info page lists casual fees by age, CSC and ACC status. | Ask for the exact current casual fee before being seen. |
| Visitor / tourist / working holiday visa | The patient-info page lists a higher all-ages fee. | Ask whether ACC applies and what documentation is needed. |
Common add-on and procedure fees listed by the clinic
| Service | Listed fee | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| New patient check | $97 | Listed as nurse consult plus doctor consultation. |
| Skin assessment | $120 registered / $150 non-registered | Ask whether non-registered skin checks are currently open. |
| Nurse consultation | $40 | Nurse phone consultation listed separately at $25. |
| Repeat prescription | $30 | Urgent prescription listed at $35; controlled drugs listed at $30. |
| Driver licence medical | $110 / $175 casual patient | Phone ahead and bring required forms. |
| Cervical smear | $45 | The clinic notes it may be free for some; enquire first. |
| Liquid nitrogen | $30 | Materials and procedure charges may still apply. |
| Referrals | $50 | Ask what information is required before requesting one. |
Repeat Prescriptions, Patient Portal and Results
The clinic says Manage My Health lets patients book appointments online, order repeat prescriptions and access health records. It says there is no cost attached to using the portal itself.
Repeat prescription request
- Request before your medicine runs out.
- Provide medicine name, strength and dose.
- Confirm your preferred pharmacy.
- Expect review rules if monitoring is due.
- Use phone help for urgent prescription problems.
2026 validity note
- The clinic says some prescriptions may be valid for up to 6 months from February 2026 at this practice.
- Do not assume every medicine qualifies.
- Controlled or higher-risk medicines may have stricter rules.
Results and portal
- Ask how results will be communicated.
- Ask when to follow up if you hear nothing.
- Ask what symptoms need earlier help.
- Check whether a review appointment is needed.
After-Hours Care When Tara Road Is Closed
The clinic lists several after-hours routes: call the clinic number and follow prompts through the nurse line, use Practice Plus for virtual GP appointments, call Healthline for free advice, or use Accident & HealthCare in Tauranga when in-person urgent care is needed.
After-hours choices
- Nurse-line prompts
- Call 07 542 2277 after hours and follow the prompts for registered nurse advice and direction.
- Practice Plus
- Same-day online and after-hours GP consultations as an extension to the regular medical centre team. This is not a free service.
- Healthline
- Free health advice anytime on 0800 611 116. Māori clinicians may be available 8am–8pm; interpreter services and NZ Relay support are available.
- Accident & HealthCare
- 2nd Avenue, Tauranga. Phone 07 577 0010. Listed by the clinic as open daily, including public holidays, 8am–8pm.
Map, Nearby Services and Arrival Planning
Tara Road Medical Centre is on the corner of Tara Road, Parton Road and Te Okura Drive in Pāpāmoa. The clinic notes easy parking, a dispensing pharmacy and radiology conveniently next to the medical centre, with allied health services nearby.
Common Failed-Visit Mistakes
Avoid these before you book, walk in or drive to the clinic.
Using old hours.
Current clinic information says weekdays 8am–5pm and weekends closed for now.
Booking online for special appointments.
Phone for skin checks, driver licence, employment, insurance, travel vaccines, long consults or urgent appointments.
Arriving with cash only.
The clinic’s patient-info page says cash payments are not taken.
Missing cancellation timing.
Tell reception at least 1 hour in advance if you no longer need your appointment.
Expecting adult ADHD assessment.
The practice states it does not provide adult ADHD diagnostic assessments.
Ignoring respiratory instructions.
Patients with respiratory symptoms may be asked to wait in their cars before consultation.
Assuming every prescription is 6 months.
Only some prescriptions may be valid up to 6 months, and exclusions can apply.
Driving in a critical emergency.
Call 111 instead of driving to the clinic for life-threatening symptoms.
Official Links for Final Action
Use the official sources below after deciding exactly what you need to do. Clinic information, fees and hours can change.
Use for current clinic notices, registration, walk-in, skin-check, prescription and patient information.
Open clinic websiteUse for clinic-reviewed contact details, doctors, languages, services, hours, access and enrolment status.
Verify on HealthpointUse for suitable online appointment booking and portal functions.
Open portal bookingUse for same-day online and after-hours GP consultations when virtual care is suitable.
Open Practice PlusUse for free 24-hour health advice on 0800 611 116.
Read Healthline guidanceUse Health New Zealand guidance to understand when to call 111.
Check when to call 111This is an independent patient guide. It is not Tara Road Medical Centre and does not provide diagnosis, treatment or personalised medical advice.
Tara Road Medical Centre FAQs
What are Tara Road Medical Centre’s opening hours?
Current clinic and Healthpoint information lists Tara Road Medical Centre as open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays closed for now.
What is the Tara Road Medical Centre phone number?
The main phone number is 07 542 2277. Use it for reception, bookings, nurse advice prompts, urgent uncertainty, fees, special appointments and after-hours directions.
Where is Tara Road Medical Centre located?
Tara Road Medical Centre is located at 1 Tara Road, Pāpāmoa Beach, Pāpāmoa, Bay of Plenty 3187.
Can I book a Tara Road Medical Centre appointment online?
Yes. Routine appointments can be booked through Manage My Health when suitable, but phone reception for longer appointments, skin checks, driver licence medicals, employment or insurance medicals, travel vaccines and urgent appointments.
Does Tara Road Medical Centre have a walk-in clinic?
Yes. The clinic website says registered and non-registered patients are welcome at the walk-in clinic on weekdays from 8am to 5pm for accident or medical issues. No appointment is needed for the urgent care clinic only.
Is Tara Road Medical Centre accepting new patients?
Yes. The clinic website says it is currently open for new registrations, and Healthpoint says the practice is welcoming new patients to enrol. Confirm the current process before submitting documents.
How much does a Tara Road Medical Centre appointment cost?
Listed enrolled weekday fees include free consultations for under 14s, $52 for ages 14 to 17 without a Community Services Card, and $67 for adults without a Community Services Card. With a Community Services Card, listed fees are $13.50 for ages 14 to 17 and $20 for adults. Confirm current fees before your visit.
Does Tara Road Medical Centre take cash payments?
The clinic’s patient-info page says patients may be asked to pre-pay for appointments on arrival and that cash payments are not taken.
Does Tara Road Medical Centre provide adult ADHD assessments?
No. The clinic’s 2026 ADHD update says the practice does not provide adult ADHD diagnostic assessments. Existing patients and child services continue as usual.
What should I do when Tara Road Medical Centre is closed?
Call 111 for a critical emergency. For advice, call the clinic number and follow nurse-line prompts or call Healthline on 0800 611 116. For virtual GP care, use Practice Plus when suitable. For in-person urgent care, the clinic lists Accident & HealthCare at 2nd Avenue, Tauranga, phone 07 577 0010, open daily 8am to 8pm.
Final Patient Check
For routine registered-patient care, book through Manage My Health or phone 07 542 2277. For accident or acute medical issues during weekday hours, use the walk-in clinic when suitable. For special services, longer consults, skin checks, forms, travel vaccines, driver licence medicals, fee questions or urgent uncertainty, phone reception first.
When the clinic is closed, use nurse-line prompts, Practice Plus, Healthline or Accident & HealthCare Tauranga depending on urgency. Call 111 for a critical or life-threatening emergency.