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27 October 2026

Stalled opening of Waitākere Hospital intensive care unit a 'smack in the face' for community, leader says

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Stalled opening of Waitākere Hospital intensive care unit a 'smack in the face' for community, leader says

Waitākere Hospital’s brand new six bed unit is fully equipped but is sitting empty as no money is budgeted to run it.

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