Crown monitor Dr Lester Levy was appointed to the CDHB last year by then-Health Minister David Clark over concerns about the board's financial position. Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) management have failed to address significant overspending, leading to a deficit that has grown out of control, Crown monitor Lester Levy says. The DHB has been hit by the shock resignations of seven of its 11-strong leadership team within about one month. Stacy Squires/Stuff Dr Sue Nightingale, Canterbury DHB’s chief medical officer, says the board’s adversarial approach is behind her decision to quit this month. STUFF The Canterbury District Health Board's executive team is imploding, with seven of the 11-strong team resigning as the board faces budget challenges and potential cuts.

Source: Stuff August 24, 2020 07:41 UTC