Skip to main content

What specific new information caused the shift from a refurbishment programme to a decision to close Wakari Hospital Ward 10A, and relocate patients?

Answered Question 33667 (2026)
Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

Question

  • What specific new information caused the shift from a refurbishment programme to a decision to close Wakari Hospital Ward 10A, and relocate patients?

Answered by

Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

Answer

I am advised the decision to close Wakari Hospital Ward 10A, made by the Health New Zealand Board on 1 July 2026 and advised to me on 2 July 2026, was a clinical decision based on the safety needs of individual patients.