Articles tagged with Northlander
Whangārei Hospital Redevelopment: New Car Park Expansion On Track for Increased Capacity by May 2026
1 month ago | 169 viewsA major on-grade car parking extension has been initiated at Whangārei Hospital to support the construction of a new acute services building, marking a significant milestone in the hospital's redevelopment. The new Car Park 14 will provide 583 additional parking spaces by May 2026, ensuring continued access to hospital services during construction. The project, supported by Health Minister Simeon Brown and Whangārei MP Dr. Shane Reti, aims to enhance hospital infrastructure and increase parking capacity to improve the overall healthcare experience for the community.
Tags: Whangārei Hospital Simeon Brown Health Minister Car Park 14 Shane Reti hospital infrastructure acute services building child health centre parking capacity Northlanders.Health Minister Simeon Brown: Faster Access to Care for Northland and Auckland Patients
2 months ago | 313 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown highlights improved healthcare access in Northland and Auckland, with quarterly results showing progress towards 2030 targets. Key improvements include faster cancer treatment, increased childhood immunizations, and shorter stays in emergency departments. Efforts to reduce waitlists for elective procedures and FSAs are also underway, with a record investment in health supporting these initiatives.
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6 months ago | 1022 viewsThe Government is delivering on its commitment to improve healthcare access across the country, with expanded orthopaedic services now reaching more patients in Northland, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “New Zealanders deserve timely, high-quality healthcare no matter where they live – and that’s exactly what we’re delivering for both urban and rural Northlanders,” Mr Brown says. In a major boost to orthopaedic services, Health New Zealand has welcomed three new orthopaedic surgeons to the Northland region.
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