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White Cross Greers Road

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Welcome to White Cross Greers Road!
(previously known as Greers Road 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.

We’ve been proudly caring for our community and serving the Bishopdale, Bryndwr, and Burnside communities for over 30 years. Originally founded as Greers Road Medical Centre by Drs Catherine Spencer-Taylor, David Mann, and Jonathan Davies, the clinic began in a converted house before moving to its current purpose-built facility in 2010.

We are proud to care for members of Christchurch’s vibrant Bhutanese refugee community, which has become an important part of our clinic whānau over the years.

We are also a teaching clinic, committed to supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals. Dr Catherine Spencer-Taylor has mentored numerous GP registrars over the past decade, and continues to do so today.

Our network just got stronger with Riccarton Clinic now part of our care team! 

That means we now have 6 clinics in Christchurch working together as a network, to support our clinicians and our patients.
 
If you are unwell after hours or cannot get an appointment, use one of our options below. You will pay the enrolled patient fee:
 
24/7 Online GP care – Bettr
See a GP anytime, from anywhere.

Suitable for non-urgent health concerns such as colds, flu, infections, prescriptions, referrals, and medical certificates.

  • $25 with CSC | $45 without CSC | Free under 14s (until 10pm)
  • $10 surcharge after 10pm and on public holidays (excludes under 14s and CSC dependents) 

Book online at www.bettr.co.nz
 
In-person urgent care – Riccarton Clinic
Open 7 days, 8am to 8pm

  • Walk-in service (no appointment needed)
  • Located at 4–6 Yaldhurst Road, Upper Riccarton
  • Phone 03 343 3661
  • Visit www.riccartonclinic.co.nz for more details.

If it is an emergency, please call 111 immediately or for free health advice call Healthline 0800 611 116 (24/7).

You'll also benefit from access to industry-leading healthcare innovations and enhanced care, including:

  • Seamless, connected care – if you choose to use Bettr 24/7 Online GP or visit Riccarton clinic for in-person urgent 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

How do I access this service?

Enrolled patients, Casual (not enrolled) patients, Make an appointment, Website / App, Contact us

Enrolling new patients

Yes

This practice is welcoming new patients to enrol.

What does "enrolling" mean?

Fees

Enrolled Patient Fees

CSC: Community Services Card

Age Range Without CSC With CSC
Under 6 years Free Free
6 to 13 years Free Free
14 to 17 years $52.00 $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
After hours/weekend/stat holiday surcharges may apply.

Visit the clinic webpage for full information on charges including for casual patients:
White Cross Greers Road Medical Centre

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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).

Services Provided

Wellbeing Programme in General Practice (IPMHA)

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.

Health screening

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.

Cervical screening

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

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

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.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, NZ sign language interpreter, Quiet, low sensory environment, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around

Contact Details

285 Greers Road
Bishopdale
Christchurch 8053

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285 Greers Road
Bishopdale
Christchurch 8053

This page was last updated at 3:56PM on March 31, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by White Cross Greers Road.