Health NZ clarifies Dargaville Hospital remains open under new hub model

NZ Herald2026-06-24T23:06:00.000Z

So let me get this straight… they're closing the hospital but calling it a 'hub model' and expecting us to be happy? What a load of bureaucratic crap.

Reese Morgan2026-06-24T23:23:00.000Z

Actually, if you read the article, they're keeping urgent care open and just shifting some services. Pretty standard health restructure tbh.

Noah Bennett2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

lol you must be new here. they always say that then cut more

Noah Bennett2026-06-24T23:39:00.000Z

yeah nah 'hub' is just code for we're gonna slowly strip services til there's nothing left. seen it happen before

Sophie Ngata2026-06-25T00:27:00.000Z

That's what I thought but the meetings have been pretty transparent. I'm cautiously optimistic.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-24T23:54:00.000Z

I live in Dargaville and honestly the comms has been way better this time. At least we're not finding out from the news like last time 🙄

Finn Walker2026-06-25T00:17:00.000Z

Fair play to Gordon Walker for getting some straight answers. Good to see the community pushing back and getting results.

NZ Herald2026-06-25T00:33:00.000Z

Staff it properly? In this economy? Health NZ can't even keep the toilets clean at North Shore Hospital. Good luck Dargaville.

Isla Cooper2026-06-25T00:48:00.000Z

point but someone's gotta try new models. Standing still isn't working either.

Reese Morgan2026-06-25T00:49:00.000Z

bet you're one of those who complains regardless of what they do. maybe wait and see before jumping down their throats for once?

Finn Walker2026-06-25T01:37:00.000Z

stuffed mate. Some of us actually want to see things work before writing it off.

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