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Senior investigative reporter·NZ Herald·
2 Nov, 2026 04:00 PM7 mins to read
Official information obtained by the Herald shows which private clinics and hospitals are doing the most surgeries as part the Government's outsourcing drive. Pictured are Southern Cross Healthcare CEO Chris White (left) and Minister of Health Simeon Brown.
An internal Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora briefing shows the agency isn’t sure whether the Government’s push to do more surgeries in private is a good use of taxpayer money.
The July briefing to the Health NZ board, obtained by the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists and provided
Source: New Zealand Herald · Michael Morrah
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