Photo: NZ HeraldHalf of all New Zealanders will pay $8 or less to go to the doctor, under new Labour policy that will also cut fees across the board. Labour said the remaining New Zealanders who are not on low incomes will still see their doctor visit fees drop by about $10, if their GP practice signs up. "This will apply to people enrolled in both Very Low Cost Access practices and other practices." This review will keep zero fees for under 13s and look to further lower fees for others," Ardern said. Labour said its GP policy would cost $259m per year.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 26, 2017 00:00 UTC