Health NZ to deliver 75,000 extra diagnostic tests under new plan

Thursday 25 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 25 Sep 2025, 12:19pm

In this story Health New Zealand, Simeon Brown

Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a $65 million programme to provide 75,000 additional diagnostic procedures this year. The initiative, which includes scans, heart tests and colonoscopies, aims to reduce wait times for patients. Funding for the plan comes from government pools and efficiencies found in regional outsourcing baselines.

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1. StuffThu 25 Sep 2025, 10:30am

   Health NZ gets boost to support delivery of 75,000 extra diagnostic tests, in bid to cut wait times (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 25 Sep 2025, 11:26am

   Health Minister promises 75,000 more procedures under $65m plan (opens in new tab)

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3. 1News via RNZThu 25 Sep 2025, 12:19pm

   Health Minister announces plan for 75,000 more procedures (opens in new tab)