A cancer patient given eight weeks to live, was told he faced a 12-week wait to see a specialist.

His story is part of a critical report by the nation's health watchdog into the Southern District Health Board, now Te Whatu Ora Southern.

It reveals significant delays in delivering non-surgical cancer care between 2016 and 2022 harmed patients - and breached their rights.

Te Whatu Ora Southern says it apologises unreservedly to patients who have experienced distress - and are implementing change. 

Nick Leggett asked callers on Wellington Mornings whether things were just as bad in the capital, and spoke with Marty.

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A cancer patient given eight weeks to live, was told he faced a 12-week wait to see a specialist.
His story is part of a critical report by the nation's health watchdog into the Southern District Health Board, now Te Whatu Ora Southern.
It reveals significant delays in delivering non-surgical cancer care between 2016 and 2022 harmed patients - and breached their rights.
Te Whatu Ora Southern says it apologises unreservedly to patients who have experienced distress - and are implementing change. 
Nick Leggett asked callers on Wellington Mornings whether things were just as bad in the capital, and spoke with Marty.
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Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few.

Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis. You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few. Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

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