Articles tagged with Hospital
Auckland Cuts Child Dental Surgery Waitlist by Over 1,400 for Faster Care
4 days ago | 113 viewsThe number of children waiting for dental surgery in Auckland has dropped from 2,200 to 743, significantly reducing wait times. This improvement is due to initiatives such as increased theatre capacity, better support for families, and a pilot program offering publicly funded sedation for dental treatment as an alternative to general anaesthetic. These efforts have freed up hospital resources for more urgent cases and ensured faster access to dental care for children.
Tags: Matt Doocey Auckland dental treatment children surgical waitlist sedation healthcare oral health hospital capacity dental surgeryAuckland Cuts Child Dental Surgery Waitlist by Over 1,400 for Faster Care
4 days ago | 95 viewsThe number of children waiting for dental surgery in Auckland has dropped by over 1,400, reaching its lowest level in years due to various initiatives like increased theatre capacity and better collaboration between hospital and community teams. A pilot program offering publicly funded sedation for dental treatment has provided an alternative to general anaesthetic, helping 340 children receive faster care and reducing the surgical waitlist. These efforts have freed up hospital capacity for more urgent cases and improved timely access to dental treatment for children.
Tags: Matt Doocey Auckland dental treatment children surgical waitlist sedation oral health hospital capacity healthcare access dental surgeryNew 16-Bed Mental Health and Addiction Facility Opens at Rotorua Hospital
5 days ago | 131 viewsA new 16-bed acute mental health and addiction facility has opened at Rotorua Hospital, replacing the outdated 45-year-old unit and providing faster access to support for people in the Lakes district. The facility features individual bedrooms, therapy spaces, family areas, and quieter zones tailored to different needs, enhancing care for patients and working conditions for staff. This $50 million investment is part of a broader Mental Health Infrastructure Programme aimed at improving facilities nationwide and expanding support services to prevent the need for inpatient care.
Tags: Rotorua Hospital Mental Health Addiction Facility Matt Doocey Lakes District Mental Health Wellbeing and Recovery Unit Te Whare Oranga Tangata o Whakaue Mental Health Infrastructure Programme Inpatient Care New ZealandNew Zealand Tourism Recovers Strongly with June Visitor Arrivals at 95% of 2019 Levels
1 week ago | 166 viewsNew Zealand's tourism recovery is strong, with international visitor arrivals in June 2026 reaching 95% of June 2019 levels and totaling 201,900 arrivals, an 8.1% increase from June 2025. Key markets like Australia and China showed significant growth, contributing to an annual total of 3,674,600 overseas visitors, up 9% from the previous year. Despite a global decline in air travel, New Zealand remains a popular destination, supporting economic growth and progress toward doubling tourism export value by 2034.
Tags: New Zealand tourism Louise Upston international visitors Statistics New Zealand China Australia Tourism and Hospitality Minister International Air Transport Association visitor arrivalsGovernment Invests $500,000 to Expand Tiaki Program for Responsible Tourism in NZ
2 weeks ago | 178 viewsThe Government is investing $500,000 to expand the Tiaki – Care for New Zealand programme, which educates visitors on responsible travel to protect the country's natural environment and culture. The funding, sourced from the International Conservation and Tourism Visitor Levy, will support activities like signage, website improvements, training, and collaboration with councils and tourism organizations. Led by Tourism Industry Aotearoa and Tourism New Zealand, the initiative aims to grow tourism sustainably while preserving New Zealand’s unique attractions and supporting the economy.
Tags: Louise Upston Tiaki New Zealand Tourism Industry Aotearoa Tourism New Zealand Regional Tourism New Zealand New Zealand Māori Tourism International Conservation and Tourism Visitor Levy Tourism and Hospitality Government investmentNew Urgent After-Hours Care Opens in Rolleston Easing Christchurch ED Pressure
2 weeks ago | 187 viewsA new urgent and after-hours service will open at Toka Hāpai Selwyn Health Hub this Saturday to provide local urgent care for non-life-threatening conditions, reducing pressure on Christchurch Hospital's emergency department. The service operates evenings, weekends, and public holidays, improving access for the rapidly growing Rolleston and Selwyn district. This initiative is part of the Government’s $164 million Budget 2025 investment to expand urgent care nationwide, aiming to ensure 98% of New Zealanders can reach urgent care within an hour.
Tags: Simeon Brown Toka Hāpai Selwyn Health Hub Christchurch Hospital Rolleston Selwyn district urgent care Pegasus 24 Hour Surgery Budget 2025 New Zealand healthcareNew Zealand Launches Industry-Led Secondary Subjects for Future Careers from 2029
2 weeks ago | 364 viewsNew Zealand is launching industry-led, future-focused secondary school subjects from 2029 to better align education with emerging job markets in sectors like manufacturing, energy, health, and tourism. These subjects, developed with industry input and valued equally to traditional subjects, aim to equip students with practical skills and clear pathways into trades, university, or employment, supported by a $15 million investment. The initiative fosters student engagement by connecting learning to real-world careers, benefiting both employers seeking skilled workers and students preparing for rewarding futures.
Tags: Nicola Willis Erica Stanford Applied Intelligent Systems Construction and Built Environment Energy and Infrastructure Engineering Technology Food and Fibre Systems Health Services and Care Hospitality Food and BeverageNew Zealand Invests $23M to Expand Skin Cancer Checks and Removal at Local GPs
3 weeks ago | 241 viewsNew Zealand is investing $23 million to shift skin cancer detection and treatment from hospitals to local GP clinics, starting with suspicious skin spot removal, to ensure earlier and more accessible care nationwide. This initiative includes upskilling GPs in dermoscopy and skin excision, aiming to create a consistent national approach and reduce hospital wait times by allowing specialists to focus on complex cases. The investment builds on previous primary care enhancements and reflects a broader strategy to deliver more healthcare services in the community, closer to patients' homes.
Tags: New Zealand Simeon Brown melanoma skin cancer GP clinics community healthcare dermoscopy skin excision hospital wait times primary careHon Paul Davison Appointed Independent Redress Officer Under Abuse in Care Act
3 weeks ago | 232 viewsHon Paul Davison KC KSO has been appointed as the Independent Redress Officer for a five-year term starting 1 August 2026, tasked with determining financial redress applications from survivors of abuse in State care who are serious offenders, as well as exemption applications from terminally ill survivors. Hon Davison, a former High Court judge with extensive legal experience, has previously served in significant inquiry roles and developed a compassionate redress framework for survivors of abuse at the Lake Alice Child and Adolescent Unit. Lead Coordination Minister Erica Stanford emphasized the importance of this independent role and thanked Hon Davison for accepting the position.
Tags: Paul Davison Erica Stanford Independent Redress Officer Redress System for Abuse in Care Act High Court judge Royal Commission of Inquiry Oakley Hospital Inquiry Lake Alice Child and Adolescent Unit financial redress applicationsAuckland Launches Third Mental Health Co-Response Team to Improve Crisis Support
3 weeks ago | 263 viewsMental Health Minister Matt Doocey launched Auckland's third mental health co-response team to provide timely, appropriate support for people in mental distress, reducing reliance on criminal justice responses. These teams, comprising police and mental health workers, operate during peak demand times and have already shown positive outcomes, including fewer emergency department referrals and increased wraparound support. Funded by a $28 million Budget 2025 investment, the initiative aims to roll out 10 such teams nationwide to improve crisis response for 111 mental health calls.
Tags: Matt Doocey Auckland Police Station Mental Health Minister Counties Manukau Waitematā Middlemore Hospital Wellington New Zealand Government Budget 2025 Mental Health ActNew Zealand Boosts Tourism with $800K AI Investment to Attract Visitors
3 weeks ago | 217 viewsThe New Zealand Government is investing $800,000 to upgrade Tourism New Zealand’s systems, making local tourism services more accessible and visible through AI search tools. This initiative aims to improve the accuracy and personalization of holiday planning by making tourism data AI-ready and expanding the AI travel assistant with detailed regional information. The investment supports goals to boost tourism exports by 2034, increase international visitors to pre-pandemic levels by 2026, and grow tourism-related jobs and economic growth.
Tags: New Zealand Tourism Artificial Intelligence Louise Upston Tourism New Zealand International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy AI travel assistant Hospitality Government investment Regional tourism organizationsNew Advanced LINAC Machine Enhances Cancer Treatment at Wellington Hospital
4 weeks ago | 255 viewsWellington Regional Hospital has introduced a new advanced radiation therapy Linear Accelerator (LINAC) machine, enhancing precise cancer treatment for patients across the region as part of a $12.6 million investment to modernize oncology services. This latest generation LINAC uses camera-based surface guidance for accurate patient positioning, minimizing radiation exposure to healthy tissue, and supports clinical innovation and staff training. The upgrade ensures continued high-quality care during installation, with a second LINAC replacement planned, contributing to a nationwide effort to expand and improve cancer treatment capacity.
Tags: Simeon Brown Wellington Regional Hospital LINAC radiation therapy cancer treatment Capital Coast Hutt Valley New Zealand Hawke's Bay Cancer Centre AucklandGovernment Invests $3.8M to Upgrade Public Toilets in NZ Visitor Hotspots
1 month ago | 260 viewsThe Government is investing $3.8 million from the International Visitor Levy to upgrade public toilet facilities in the Mackenzie and Queenstown Lakes districts, two of New Zealand’s busiest visitor destinations. This funding aims to alleviate the financial burden on local communities by adopting a user-pays approach, ensuring visitors contribute to the maintenance of public amenities. The investment supports tourism's role in sustaining jobs and local businesses while providing cleaner, more reliable infrastructure for both residents and visitors.
Tags: Louise Upston New Zealand International Visitor Levy Mackenzie Queenstown Lakes Tourism Hospitality Government investment Public toilets Visitor destinationsNew Dunedin Hospital Inpatient Building Rises as Steel Installation Begins
1 month ago | 302 viewsThe New Dunedin Hospital’s inpatient building has begun vertical construction with the installation of structural steel, marking significant progress on the project after contract signing and site preparation. The 11-level facility, designed to improve patient care and flow, involves extensive fabrication and transport of over 15,200 steel pieces by New Zealand companies, supporting local jobs and the economy. Scheduled for completion in late 2030 and operational by 2031, the hospital will serve Dunedin and the wider Otago and Southland regions for generations.
Tags: New Dunedin Hospital Simeon Brown Cadbury site CPB Contractors Auckland Christchurch Southern region Otago Southland New ZealandGovernment Boosts India-New Zealand 100 Years of Unity Through Sport Program 2026
1 month ago | 341 viewsThe New Zealand Government will invest from the Events Boost Fund to support the India-New Zealand 100 Years of Unity through Sport programme, celebrating a century of sporting ties between the two countries. The 2026 programme will feature major sporting events across New Zealand, including participation from the Indian Men’s Football team and Bowls teams, culminating in a month-long series of events in November. This initiative aims to strengthen cultural connections, boost tourism, and stimulate New Zealand’s economy through international sports and cultural celebrations.
Tags: Mark Mitchell Louise Upston India New Zealand Events Boost Fund Indian Men’s Football team NZ Cricket Tourism and Hospitality Minister Sport and Recreation Minister