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Dunedin Hospital's Future in Jeopardy Amid Contract Shift

6/23/2025

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Dunedin hospital's future hangs in the balance as the government shifts from a shared-risk contract with CPB to a fixed-price deal, raising budget concerns. Former health minister Pete Hodgson warns this decision could spell more delays, while construction experts argue that the original approach would have led to more favorable results.

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Dunedin hospital's future hangs in the balance as the government shifts from a shared-risk contract with CPB to a fixed-price deal, raising budget concerns. Former health minister Pete Hodgson warns this decision could spell more delays, while construction experts argue that the original approach would have led to more favorable results.