Investigation ordered after Nelson Hospital backup generators fail during power outage

Thursday 23 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 23 Oct 2025, 4:54pm

In this story Simeon Brown

Health Minister Simeon Brown has called for an independent investigation after Nelson Hospital's backup generators failed during a power outage caused by heavy winds. Striking staff returned to the hospital this morning to care for patients following the incident. The hospital reportedly lost electricity for approximately 45 minutes.

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1. RNZThu 23 Oct 2025, 1:08pm

   Staff cease strike action after generator fails at Nelson Hospital (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 23 Oct 2025, 4:05pm

   Minister calls for investigation after Nelson Hospital's generators fail (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 23 Oct 2025, 4:54pm

   Minister orders investigation into ‘unacceptable’ power outage at Nelson Hospital (opens in new tab)