Northland heart patients face longer waits than those in Auckland
Tuesday 27 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Northland Base Hospital
Specialists and patients report that heart patients in Northland face greater difficulties accessing specialist care compared to those in Auckland. Recent data shows more Northlanders are waiting over three months for initial appointments. Health NZ states there is no difference in treatment thresholds between the two regions, while recruitment for a sixth specialist is underway.