Medical imaging provider Beyond Radiology has confirmed it will be the radiology provider and an anchor tenant in the new Wānaka Health Precinct being developed at Three Parks.

The Beyond Radiology team is thrilled to be making new medical imaging capability available locally, director Harry Barnes said.

“As a New Zealand owned, radiologist-led business we recognise the incredible growth that’s occurring in the Upper Clutha region and the comparative lack of health facilities currently available,” he said.

“We’re looking forward to being able to offer easy access to high quality imaging services to this community.”

Beyond Radiology’s services include MRI, CT, Spect-CT, X-Ray, ultrasound, and mammography. The company is an approved affiliated provider for Southern Cross, NIB and ProCare.

The provision of publicly funded radiology services is currently being considered as part of Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand’s clinical services plan for the area, Harry said.

“Beyond already works with Health New Zealand to deliver diagnostic imaging services for public patients elsewhere in New Zealand and would welcome the opportunity to deliver these services to the people of Wānaka and Upper Clutha.”

In 2024 local health advocacy group Health Action Wānaka (HAW) made a public appeal to the Minister of Health for faster, free radiology services for Wānaka residents.

This week it told Wānaka App while its focus was on equity of access it welcomed the arrival of a new radiology provider.

“We would like to see publicly funded services delivered through Beyond Radiology to ensure cost is not a barrier for people in our community,” HAW said.

“Having a third radiology provider in Wānaka may also encourage more competitive pricing, which would be a positive outcome for local residents.”

HAW said the group hoped MRI and mammography services would be available at the local Beyond Radiology “as residents currently have to travel to access both these services”.

The Wānaka Health Precinct, a joint venture between Roa and Kā Rūnaka, received resource consent approval last year.

The plans include a five-level surgical hospital and helipad, supported by four purpose-designed office buildings for allied medical services, and on-site car parking.

“It’s clear the Wānaka Health Precinct is attracting a whole range of new medical specialties to the area and we’re looking forward to being part of a thriving community of innovative health providers offering high quality care to this underserved community,” Harry said.

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