Man not informed of mother's serious injuries at Manurewa rest home

Monday 3 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 3 Nov 2025, 6:41pm

In this story Health and Disability Commissioner

A man claims he was not notified when his mother sustained serious injuries while staying at Elmwood Village in Manurewa. The injuries resulted in the woman requiring a leg amputation. Oceania Healthcare, which operates the facility, stated it has strengthened operations following previous criticism from the Health and Disability Commissioner.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZMon 3 Nov 2025, 6:21pm

   Rest home failed to tell son his mother was so badly hurt, she needed a leg amputated (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 3 Nov 2025, 6:41pm

   Son not told mother badly hurt in rest home (opens in new tab)