Government confirms scaled-back plan for new Dunedin Hospital

Friday 31 January 2025 · 7 outlets · 10 reports · updated Fri 31 Jan 2025, 8:48pm

In this story Simeon Brown, Dunedin Hospital, Shane Reti

Health Minister Simeon Brown announced that a new $1.88 billion inpatient building will be constructed at the Cadbury factory site. The facility will feature 351 beds, which is 59 fewer than originally planned, though officials say there is capacity for future expansion. The announcement followed significant public outcry and protests in Dunedin.

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1. StuffFri 31 Jan 2025, 9:22am

   Final shape of the Dunedin Hospital project set to be announced (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 31 Jan 2025, 10:09am

   Dunedin Hospital announcement expected today (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 31 Jan 2025, 11:23am

   Govt targets date for scaled-back hospital (opens in new tab)

   • Police step in as protesters block Health Minister (opens in new tab) Fri 31 Jan 2025, 1:30pm
4. 1NewsFri 31 Jan 2025, 11:37am

   Full video: Simeon Brown makes Dunedin Hospital announcement (opens in new tab)

   • Health Minister outlines plan for Dunedin Hospital (opens in new tab) Fri 31 Jan 2025, 12:17pm
5. The Press via The PostFri 31 Jan 2025, 11:40am

   Government decides on smaller Dunedin hospital, confirms Cadbury factory site (opens in new tab)

6. RNZFri 31 Jan 2025, 12:05pm

   Watch: Dunedin to get scaled-back hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown confirms (opens in new tab)

   • Protesters target Health Minister Simeon Brown over Dunedin hospital plan (opens in new tab) Fri 31 Jan 2025, 5:04pm
7. NewsroomFri 31 Jan 2025, 8:48pm

   Devil’s in the detail for new Dunedin hospital (opens in new tab)