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Dunedin Hospital's Emergency Wait Times Outshine National Averages
9/1/2025
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- Dunedin Hospital reported the lowest emergency department wait times in New Zealand, with 35.9%-48.4% of patients seen within six hours in August.
- National hospital averages were 69-71%, falling short of the government's 74% target for 2024/25.
- Health officials challenge the leaked data, referencing a quarterly average of 74.2%.
- Labour's health spokeswoman highlights long wait times as a significant election issue.
