TRG Imaging, now Canopy Imaging: what a scan costs and which insurers cover it
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TRG Imaging is now called Canopy Imaging, and Canopy describes itself as the North Island's leading radiology provider, with clinics spanning Northland, Auckland, Rotorua Lakes, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu, Horowhenua and Wairarapa (Canopy Healthcare, Canopy Imaging brand announcement, retrieved 9 September 2026). No published price list for individual scans was found on Canopy Imaging's patient-facing site for this page.
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A note on this page's title
QuoteHub keeps "TRG Imaging" in this page's title and web address because that is still the term people search for, but every fact below describes the current entity, Canopy Imaging, using its current name and its currently published locations. We reviewed Canopy Imaging's own locations page, its news announcement of the rebrand, and independent business listings, and found no confirmed Christchurch or South Island clinic for this provider (Canopy Imaging, Locations, retrieved 9 September 2026). If you were looking for radiology in Christchurch specifically, see Pacific Radiology, which does operate there.
What is TRG Imaging / Canopy Imaging and who owns it?
Canopy Healthcare's own news page states plainly: "Formerly TRG Imaging, Canopy Imaging is the North Island's leading radiology provider," describing the rebrand as bringing all of the group's imaging services, skills and people under one unified brand within Canopy Healthcare (Canopy Healthcare, Canopy Imaging new brand, retrieved 9 September 2026).
Canopy Imaging's locations page lists nine North Island regions it serves: Northland, Auckland, Rotorua Lakes, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu, Horowhenua and Wairarapa, across 24 clinics in total (Canopy Healthcare, Canopy Imaging new brand, retrieved 9 September 2026; Canopy Imaging, Locations, retrieved 9 September 2026). TRG Imaging Limited also previously acquired Canopy Cancer Care, which is part of why the wider group now trades as Canopy Healthcare (Waterman, TRG Imaging acquires Canopy Cancer Care, retrieved 9 September 2026).
| Detail | What is published |
|---|---|
| Former trading name | TRG Imaging |
| Current trading name | Canopy Imaging, part of Canopy Healthcare (Canopy Healthcare, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| Clinics | 24 across the North Island (Canopy Healthcare, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| Regions served | Northland, Auckland, Rotorua Lakes, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu, Horowhenua, Wairarapa (Canopy Imaging, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| South Island presence | Not confirmed in any source checked for this page |
| Website | https://canopyimaging.co.nz/ |
What does a scan cost at TRG Imaging / Canopy Imaging?
No published fee schedule for CT, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray or other imaging was found on Canopy Imaging's patient-facing pages for this page, so cost is a "not published" answer here, matching the pattern most private New Zealand radiology groups follow. QuoteHub's own MRI scan cost NZ research and the CT scan cost page are the better starting point for national indicative pricing before you get a direct clinic quote.
| Question | What is published |
|---|---|
| Published price list | Not published in the source pack for this page |
| Services offered | Angiography, breast imaging, bone density (DEXA), CT scans, MRI scans, molecular imaging, pregnancy imaging, and other diagnostic imaging services (Canopy Healthcare, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| Where to get an indicative national price | QuoteHub's MRI scan cost NZ and CT scan cost pages |
Which insurers cover a scan at Canopy Imaging?
The cover position follows the same rules as every other New Zealand private radiology provider: your insurer's Affiliated Provider or First Choice status for the specific clinic and scan type.
Southern Cross requires diagnostic imaging, including CT, CT angiogram, MRI, MRI angiogram, nuclear medicine scan, mammography, X-ray and most ultrasound, to be performed by an Affiliated Provider for cover under policies where that benefit applies, effective from 20 May 2026 (Southern Cross, Affiliated Provider-only healthcare services, retrieved 9 September 2026). Confirm your specific Canopy Imaging clinic in Southern Cross's own Healthcare Finder before booking, since this page's source pack does not confirm network-wide AP status.
nib says its First Choice network gives members 100% of eligible costs covered at recognised providers; check the current status of your specific clinic in nib's live Find a Provider tool (nib, First Choice network, retrieved 9 September 2026).
AIA's policy wording requires prior approval before non-emergency treatment tied to a claim, without publishing a narrow named imaging network in the wording reviewed for this page (AIA Private Health Policy Wording, retrieved 9 September 2026).
| Insurer or route | What is published |
|---|---|
| Southern Cross | MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound and other imaging are Affiliated Provider-only where that benefit applies; confirm the specific clinic in the Healthcare Finder (Southern Cross, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| nib | First Choice providers get 100% of eligible costs covered; check current status in nib's live provider tool (nib, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| AIA | Prior approval required before non-emergency imaging tied to a claim (AIA, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| Partners Life | Non-surgical hospital and surgical benefits may cover related imaging, subject to policy terms and prior approval (Partners Life, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| UniMed | Hospital cover pays imaging benefits per plan wording, prior approval required (UniMed Hospital Select, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
How do referrals and prior approval work?
A GP or specialist referral is the standard route into Canopy Imaging for non-emergency imaging, and if you want your insurer to pay, prior approval is usually needed before the scan.
Southern Cross's Affiliated Provider system means the provider often organises prior approval and claims on the member's behalf where both the provider and the service are eligible (Southern Cross, Affiliated Provider, retrieved 9 September 2026). See Southern Cross prior approval, Southern Cross claims, nib prior approval and UniMed prior approval for the general processes.
| Step | What is published |
|---|---|
| Referral | From a GP or specialist for most non-emergency scans (QuoteHub Research, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| Southern Cross prior approval | Often organised by the Affiliated Provider on the member's behalf (Southern Cross, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| Other insurers | Check the insurer's own prior-approval process before booking |
| If not covered | Pay the clinic directly |
Common questions about TRG Imaging / Canopy Imaging
Is TRG Imaging still operating under that name?
No. TRG Imaging rebranded to Canopy Imaging; Canopy's own announcement states "Formerly TRG Imaging, Canopy Imaging is the North Island's leading radiology provider," so a referral or an old appointment letter with the TRG Imaging name refers to the same organisation now trading as Canopy Imaging (Canopy Healthcare, retrieved 9 September 2026).
Does TRG Imaging have a Christchurch clinic?
We could not confirm a Christchurch or South Island TRG Imaging or Canopy Imaging clinic from any source checked for this page. Canopy Imaging's own locations page lists only North Island regions: Northland, Auckland, Rotorua Lakes, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu, Horowhenua and Wairarapa (Canopy Imaging, Locations, retrieved 9 September 2026). For Christchurch radiology, see Pacific Radiology, and for Christchurch private hospitals, see St George's Hospital and Forté Health Christchurch.
How much does an MRI or CT scan cost at Canopy Imaging (formerly TRG Imaging)?
No published price list was found on Canopy Imaging's patient-facing pages; ask your local clinic for a direct quote, or check QuoteHub's MRI scan cost NZ page for national indicative pricing.
Is Canopy Imaging (TRG Imaging) a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider?
Southern Cross Affiliated Provider status applies clinic by clinic and service by service, and this page's source pack does not confirm network-wide status for Canopy Imaging, so confirm your specific clinic in Southern Cross's Healthcare Finder before booking (Southern Cross, retrieved 9 September 2026).
Do I need a referral to book at Canopy Imaging?
Yes for almost all non-emergency imaging; a GP or specialist referral is the standard route, and prior approval is typically needed before the scan if you want your insurer to pay (QuoteHub Research, retrieved 9 September 2026).
Where is Canopy Imaging (formerly TRG Imaging) located?
Canopy Imaging operates 24 clinics across Northland, Auckland, Rotorua Lakes, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu, Horowhenua and Wairarapa (Canopy Imaging, Locations, retrieved 9 September 2026).
Does health insurance cover TRG Imaging / Canopy Imaging scans?
It can, but cover depends on your insurer's rules and the specific clinic, not the brand name alone. Southern Cross requires Affiliated Provider status for most imaging where that benefit applies, and nib requires First Choice network status; confirm both directly with the insurer before booking (Southern Cross, retrieved 9 September 2026; nib, retrieved 9 September 2026).
What imaging services does Canopy Imaging offer?
Canopy Imaging offers angiography, breast imaging (including 3D tomosynthesis), bone density (DEXA), CT scans, MRI scans, molecular imaging and therapy, and pregnancy imaging, though not every service is available at every clinic (Canopy Healthcare, retrieved 9 September 2026).
What is Canopy Healthcare, and how is it different from Canopy Imaging?
Canopy Healthcare is the wider group name that TRG Imaging Limited now trades under, after also acquiring Canopy Cancer Care; Canopy Imaging is the diagnostic-imaging arm of that group, which is what this page covers (Waterman, TRG Imaging acquires Canopy Cancer Care, retrieved 9 September 2026).
What are the alternatives if I need a scan in Christchurch or elsewhere in the South Island?
See Pacific Radiology, which operates 42 clinics across Canterbury, Nelson, Otago/Southland, Waikato and Wellington/Manawatū, or the private hospitals directory for South Island private hospital options.
What are the North Island alternatives to Canopy Imaging?
In Auckland and Northland, see Auckland Radiology and Allevia Radiology (formerly Mercy Radiology); in the Bay of Plenty, see Bay Radiology.
Does Partners Life or UniMed cover a scan at Canopy Imaging?
Both can cover imaging tied to a wider hospital or specialist claim, subject to policy terms and prior approval, but neither publishes a Canopy Imaging-specific network in the source pack for this page; check Partners Life or UniMed directly (Partners Life, retrieved 9 September 2026).
How does a scan here compare with waiting in the public system?
New Zealand's public treatment waitlist had 77,455 people at 31 March 2026, with 35.0% waiting more than four months, which is the kind of delay private imaging is often used to avoid when a patient can pay directly or claim through insurance (QuoteHub Research, treatment costs and waiting times, retrieved 9 September 2026).
Verdict
QuoteHub's read is that the most useful thing this page can tell a searcher is the rebrand itself: TRG Imaging is Canopy Imaging now, and its published network runs the length of the North Island, not into Christchurch. Beyond that, the pattern is the same as every private New Zealand radiology group: no published price list, and cover that depends on confirming your own insurer's Affiliated Provider or First Choice status for the exact clinic you plan to attend. See Southern Cross, nib, health insurance companies, the providers hub and the private hospitals directory for where a scan often leads next.
Financial advice is provided by Craig Smith Business Services Limited, trading as Smiths Insurance & KiwiSaver, a licensed Financial Advice Provider (FSP712931). QuoteHub is a trading name.
Adviser's view
QuoteHub's read is that anyone searching for TRG Imaging needs to know one thing first: the company rebranded to Canopy Imaging, and its published network runs the length of the North Island, from Northland to Wairarapa. We could not verify a Christchurch or South Island location for this provider from any source checked for this page, so if that is where you need a scan, the RHCNZ brands, Pacific Radiology, Auckland Radiology and Bay Radiology, are the ones to compare.
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Cite this page QuoteHub NZ (2026). TRG Imaging (Now Canopy Imaging): Cost and Cover. www.quotehub.co.nz/providers/trg-imaging. Updated 2026-09-09.
References
- Canopy Healthcare, Announcing Canopy Imaging: a new era of diagnostic services
- Canopy Imaging, Locations
- Waterman, TRG Imaging acquires Canopy Cancer Care
- Southern Cross Health Society, Affiliated Provider-only healthcare services, effective 20 May 2026
- Southern Cross Health Society, Affiliated Provider
- nib, First Choice network
- nib, Find a Provider
- AIA Private Health Policy Wording
- Partners Life, Private Medical Cover overview
- UniMed Hospital Select Plus Modules Plan 2025
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