Moana Ellis

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Moana Ellis

Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton has welcomed the health minister’s push for progress on the Waimarino health centre. The health minister has directed Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora to prioritise and accelerate work on a rural health centre in the central North Island, following a local mayor’s demand for action. Minister Simeon Brown said work on the new Waimarino Wellness Centre in Raetihi would be accelerated.

1 week ago | thepost.co.nz | Moana Ellis

1 week ago | stuff.co.nz | Moana Ellis

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Moana Ellis

A rural community is demanding answers and action from Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora over delays in building a long-promised rural health centre. Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton says his community is being stonewalled as inquiries about the planned Waimarino Wellness Centre in Raetihi go unanswered. “One thing about rural New Zealand, it seems to be easy picking for the Government to put these things on hold,” Kirton said. “Our health statistics are far worse than our counterparts in other areas.

1 week ago | awafm.co.nz | Moana Ellis

By Moana Ellis, Local Democracy ReportingThe Health Minister has directed Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora to prioritise and accelerate work on a rural health centre in the central North Island, following a local mayor’s demand for action. Minister Simeon Brown said work on the new Waimarino Wellness Centre in Raetihi would be accelerated.