An extremely busy flu season has helped push occupancy at Christchurch Hospital to some of the highest levels seen in years. ALDEN WILLIAMS/STUFF Christchurch Hospital has been under "considerable pressure" over winter due to high demand. JOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/STUFF Further delays may push back the opening of the new Christchurch Hospital, Hagley building to 2020. Christchurch Hospital has struggled with capacity issues for some time. The new Christchurch Hospital, Hagley building would partially relieve the shortage, he said, but as previously reported it will not be enough.

Source: Stuff July 21, 2019 05:58 UTC