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Government survives under scrutiny, but crisis in health becoming undeniable - Thomas Coughlan


Published on 2024-12-06 23:41:23 - The New Zealand Herald
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  • Thomas Coughlan, Deputy Political Editor at the New Zealand Herald, loves applying a political lens to people's stories and explaining the way things like transport and finance touch our lives. Sunlight is the best disinfectant,

The article from the New Zealand Herald discusses the current state of the New Zealand government under Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, highlighting that while the government has managed to survive various political challenges, the health sector is facing undeniable crises. Despite the government's efforts to address issues like the cost of living and crime, the health system is struggling with significant problems including long waiting lists for surgeries, staff shortages, and deteriorating infrastructure. The article points out that despite increased funding, the health system's performance has not improved as expected, with critics arguing that the government's approach has been too focused on structural changes rather than immediate service delivery improvements. This situation has led to growing public and political scrutiny, with opposition parties and health professionals calling for more effective strategies to tackle these pressing health issues.

Read the Full The New Zealand Herald Article at:
[ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/government-survives-under-scrutiny-but-crisis-in-health-becoming-undeniable/EZERV3EVXFCRXKIZORRXTHFQZM/ ]