The government has unveiled a $25 million funding package aimed at increasing hospital capacity and staffing levels as the healthcare system prepares for heightened winter demand. The initiative is designed to ease pressure on hospitals and ensure patients receive timely care during the colder months. Health Minister Simeon Brown confirmed that Health New Zealand will Continue reading
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NZ Health Plan at Risk Due to Staff Shortage
Internal documents have revealed that Health New Zealand (Health NZ) is facing an “extreme risk” due to insufficient workforce capacity as it attempts to implement the government’s rapid decentralisation plan. The findings raise concerns about whether the system is adequately prepared to shift decision-making power to regional and district levels. Government’s Push for Rapid Devolution Continue reading