The Government may need to re-consider its stance on healthcare in the upcoming budget.  

An OIA has discovered the current health minister’s initial surgery wait list targets are estimated to have a $723 million price tag, over two years. 

Christchurch colorectal surgeon Chris Wakeman tells Mike Hosking the biggest hurdle is the lack of people and facilities. 

“This is a much bigger picture problem than just a budgetary allotment.” 

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