‘You reach a tipping point’: New Zealand’s strained healthcare system at centre of election battle
New Zealand's health system is facing strain, becoming a focal point in the election. Critics say the National-led coalition government has allowed chronic underfunding to deepen service gaps, leading to shortages in care nationwide. Voters are weighing proposals to address funding and capacity issues as the political contest intensifies. The debate highlights concerns over hospital wait times and staffing shortages, with opposition parties promising reforms.