Approximately 35,000 people are protesting in Dunedin, according to police reports, in response to proposed cuts to the city’s hospital.
Government ministers announced on Thursday that budget overruns may require the planned hospital redevelopment to be scaled back or completed in phases.
In Westport, around 1,000 people participated in a silent protest, highlighting concerns about the state of the national health system.
#BHN just starting to grow in the Octagon for the protest around #DunedinHospital. Never seen so many people in the Octagon. pic.twitter.com/vLiWSMm0iD
— Pat Brittenden (@patbrittenden) September 28, 2024
Protest against cancellation of Dunedin Hospital build. I think this Govt has a problem… https://t.co/U7dxVw3ArE
— Steven Cowan (@StevenCowan) September 28, 2024
I get the protestors’ frustrations with the failing health system, but these egregious budget overuns when public money is involved have got to stop somewhere.
If anything is worth doing right despite unexpected budget hikes, it’s a hospital.
If only these people would realise the health system is corrupt and not about making you better – look after your body don’t eat rubbish food, grow it if you can so you don’t have to be tempted. Make your own sweets! Not only will you save lots of money! Less Dr visits, you’ll feel better and less chance of dis ease. Get your gut healthy! Lots of natural health instructions on you tube!
Too busy spending money on rainbow Crossings