National promises to complete Christchurch Hospital tower if re-elected

Friday 14 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 14 Aug, 3:32pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, National Party, Health New Zealand

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has pledged to finish the third tower at Christchurch Hospital, which would provide 96 additional beds. The National Party's South Island policy also includes funding a Queenstown gondola network and supporting data centres.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 14 Aug, 11:16am

   National promises to complete Christchurch hospital tower if elected – and fund a Queenstown gondola (opens in new tab)

2. The PressFri 14 Aug, 3:32pm

   National promises to complete Labour-funded Christchurch Hospital tower with 96 extra beds (opens in new tab)