Attracting the extra staff needed for 140 new hospital beds could be a challenge.

The Government's announced new wards for Middlemore, Waikato, Wellington and Nelson hospitals, in addition to a new Hawke's Bay ward announced earlier this year.

Health Minister Simeon Brown told Andrew Dickens funding has been approved to recruit the additional 350 staff needed.

Attracting the extra staff needed for 140 new hospital beds could be a challenge.
The Government's announced new wards for Middlemore, Waikato, Wellington and Nelson hospitals, in addition to a new Hawke's Bay ward announced earlier this year.
Health Minister Simeon Brown told Andrew Dickens funding has been approved to recruit the additional 350 staff needed.

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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on government announces 140 new hospital beds for 2026

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