Photo: ODT FilesPromises to be more specific about wait times for surgeries have not been kept, an Otago man says. When approached yesterday, HNZ Southern said it was still working on a solution, which should be ready for outpatients early this year. "With issues such as letting the patient know about waiting times, they’re dragging the chain. New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) president Anne Daniels said the information needed to be distributed, but this would require resourcing. "These guidelines include sending letters to patients informing them of surgery wait times.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 20, 2026 18:00 UTC