Christchurch Hospital doctor proposes outdoor tent due to capacity issues

Thursday 30 July 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 30 Jul, 2:55pm

In this story Simeon Brown, Christchurch Hospital

Dr Dominic Fleischer says plans exist to pitch a tent in the Christchurch Hospital car park to manage patient overflow. The proposal aims to provide space as corridors become full, though hospital management has reportedly opposed the idea due to its appearance.

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1. The Post via The PressThu 30 Jul, 10:44am

   Christchurch doctor says tent ready to be pitched outside as patients overwhelm ED (opens in new tab)

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2. StuffThu 30 Jul, 2:55pm

   ‘Bursting at the seams’: Doctor wants tent outside hospital as corridors fill up (opens in new tab)