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Seven in 10 voters believe health system is in crisis

1NewsStuffTuesday 20 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Christopher Luxon, National Party, Chris Hipkins, Simeon Brown

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A 1News Verian poll shows 70 per cent of voters believe New Zealand's public health system is in crisis. While 28 per cent view the system as facing challenges rather than a crisis, National spokesperson Simeon Brown stated the party inherited a system in crisis.

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First reported by 1News, Tue 20 Oct, 6:48pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. 1News1News

    Seven in 10 believe NZ health system in crisis - 1News poll (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    New Zealand's health system: Crisis or challenge? (opens in new tab)