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White Cross Shirley
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Description
Welcome to White Cross Shirley!
(previously known as Shirley Medical Centre).
We are an appointment only General Practice clinic, looking after an enrolled patient base.
Although we don’t see casual patients, you’re welcome to enrol with us. Same day GP appointments are usually available.
Located on Marshland Road, Shirley, Christchurch, we are dedicated to providing high-quality care to you and your whānau, with an extensive list of GP services, including preventive screening and wellness support.
As part of White Cross, a well-established nationwide network, you'll also benefit from access to industry-leading healthcare innovations and enhanced care, including:
- Increased access to healthcare, with 24/7 online GP care through Bettr.co.nz: if you’re unable to be seen at the clinic when you need care, you can also access Bettr, our 24/7 online GP service. Bettr often has same-day appointments available, with consultations priced at $45 for enrolled adults, $25 with a Community Services Card (CSC), and free for enrolled patients under 14 years. With Bettr available around the clock at bettr.co.nz, you’re never far from the care you need.
- Seamless, connected care – if you choose to see us using Bettr online care, with your agreement, the clinical staff may access your health record to enable continuity of care and a personalised experience.
- Improved convenience – our online patient portal allows you to book appointments, request repeat scripts, check your lab results, view your health and immunisation records – all from the comfort of your home, work or wherever. Signing up is quick and easy, just click here.
- More affordable urgent care right across New Zealand – when you travel, you can now visit any White Cross Urgent Care clinic nationwide, and you'll only pay the enrolled patient price for your consult - a saving of up to $50 per visit.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please email
Doctors
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Dr James Gray
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Linda MacPherson
General Practitioner
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Dr Michael McGuinniety
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr David Robertson
General Practitioner
How do I access this service?
Enrolling new patients
Yes
This practice is welcoming new patients to enrol.
We have limited spaces available to enrol new patients.
Fees
Enrolled Patient Fees
| Age Range | Without CSC | With CSC |
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| Under 6 years | Free | Free |
| 6 to 13 years | Free | Free |
| 14 to 17 years | $57.00 | $13.00 |
| 18 to 24 years | $65.00 | $19.50 |
| 25 to 44 years | $65.00 | $19.50 |
| 45 to 64 years | $65.00 | $19.50 |
| 65+ years | $65.00 | $19.50 |
Visit the clinic webpage for full information on charges including for casual patients:
White Cross Shirley Medical Centre
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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If we are closed, there's still help:
Bettr online GP care
Chat online to a doctor or nurse
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Visit bettr.co.nz to book
Riccarton Clinic Urgent Care
20 Brake Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
Open daily 8am-8pm
03 343 3661
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (13 Nov).
Services Provided
Our GP practice has team members who work alongside your doctor and nurses to provide you with a range of mental wellbeing supports and tools. These team members may include Health Improvement Practitioners (HIPs), Health Coaches and Support Workers. View the following link for more information about wellbeing support in general practice and the national Access & Choice programme.
Our GP practice has team members who work alongside your doctor and nurses to provide you with a range of mental wellbeing supports and tools. These team members may include Health Improvement Practitioners (HIPs), Health Coaches and Support Workers. View the following link for more information about wellbeing support in general practice and the national Access & Choice programme.
Our GP practice has team members who work alongside your doctor and nurses to provide you with a range of mental wellbeing supports and tools. These team members may include Health Improvement Practitioners (HIPs), Health Coaches and Support Workers.
View the following link for more information about wellbeing support in general practice and the national Access & Choice programme.
All women and people with a cervix aged 25 – 69 who have ever had intimate skin-to-skin contact or been sexually active should have regular cervical screening. This includes women who have been immunised against HPV. Together, regular screening and HPV immunisation provide the best protection against cervical cancer. There are now more options for how you have cervical screening done: a simple vaginal swab test for HPV, either done yourself or with help from a healthcare professional a cervical sample taken by a healthcare professional (used to be known as a smear test). Talk with your healthcare provider to decide which option is best for you. If HPV is found, you may need to have a follow-up test or be referred directly for colposcopy. If you’ve not yet had HPV testing, you should be screened 3 years after your last test (or 1 year if immune deficient). Once you have had an HPV test, and providing HPV is not found, your next screening will be in 5 years (or 3 years if immune deficient). For more information: Cervical screening | Time to Screen - National Screening Unit
All women and people with a cervix aged 25 – 69 who have ever had intimate skin-to-skin contact or been sexually active should have regular cervical screening. This includes women who have been immunised against HPV. Together, regular screening and HPV immunisation provide the best protection against cervical cancer. There are now more options for how you have cervical screening done: a simple vaginal swab test for HPV, either done yourself or with help from a healthcare professional a cervical sample taken by a healthcare professional (used to be known as a smear test). Talk with your healthcare provider to decide which option is best for you. If HPV is found, you may need to have a follow-up test or be referred directly for colposcopy. If you’ve not yet had HPV testing, you should be screened 3 years after your last test (or 1 year if immune deficient). Once you have had an HPV test, and providing HPV is not found, your next screening will be in 5 years (or 3 years if immune deficient). For more information: Cervical screening | Time to Screen - National Screening Unit
All women and people with a cervix aged 25 – 69 who have ever had intimate skin-to-skin contact or been sexually active should have regular cervical screening. This includes women who have been immunised against HPV. Together, regular screening and HPV immunisation provide the best protection against cervical cancer.
There are now more options for how you have cervical screening done:
- a simple vaginal swab test for HPV, either done yourself or with help from a healthcare professional
- a cervical sample taken by a healthcare professional (used to be known as a smear test).
Talk with your healthcare provider to decide which option is best for you.
If HPV is found, you may need to have a follow-up test or be referred directly for colposcopy.
If you’ve not yet had HPV testing, you should be screened 3 years after your last test (or 1 year if immune deficient). Once you have had an HPV test, and providing HPV is not found, your next screening will be in 5 years (or 3 years if immune deficient).
For more information: Cervical screening | Time to Screen - National Screening Unit
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.
- Pregnancy vaccinations
- Childhood immunisation programme
- 45 year old vaccinations
- Adult flu vaccine
- Child flu vaccine
- Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine
- Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine
- Meningococcal vaccine
- COVID-19 vaccination and boosters
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.
Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.
Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.
- Cervical screening
Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.
LARC methods are very effective at preventing unplanned pregnancy and are “fit and forget” forms of contraception – you don’t need to remember them every day or every month. LARC methods: Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUCD or IUD) are inserted through the cervix into a woman’s uterus. IUCDs may be either hormonal (Mirena® or Jaydess® ) or non-hormonal (copper IUCD). Jadelle® is a hormone-releasing implant that is inserted just under the skin of the upper arm. Depending on the type of device, it will need to be changed after between three and ten years. Read more about LARC methods here
LARC methods are very effective at preventing unplanned pregnancy and are “fit and forget” forms of contraception – you don’t need to remember them every day or every month. LARC methods: Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUCD or IUD) are inserted through the cervix into a woman’s uterus. IUCDs may be either hormonal (Mirena® or Jaydess® ) or non-hormonal (copper IUCD). Jadelle® is a hormone-releasing implant that is inserted just under the skin of the upper arm. Depending on the type of device, it will need to be changed after between three and ten years. Read more about LARC methods here
- IUD removals
- Implant (Jadelle) removal
- Free or subsidised contraception services (enquire for eligibility and details)
- IUD inserts
- Implant (Jadelle) inserts
LARC methods are very effective at preventing unplanned pregnancy and are “fit and forget” forms of contraception – you don’t need to remember them every day or every month. LARC methods:
- Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUCD or IUD) are inserted through the cervix into a woman’s uterus. IUCDs may be either hormonal (Mirena® or Jaydess® ) or non-hormonal (copper IUCD).
- Jadelle® is a hormone-releasing implant that is inserted just under the skin of the upper arm.
Depending on the type of device, it will need to be changed after between three and ten years.
Read more about LARC methods here
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, Quiet, low sensory environment, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around
Contact Details
11 Marshland Road, Shirley, Christchurch
Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 385 3149
Healthlink EDI
shirleym
Email
Website
11 Marshland Road
Shirley
Christchurch 8061
Street Address
11 Marshland Road
Shirley
Christchurch 8061
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This page was last updated at 2:48PM on April 2, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by White Cross Shirley.