The revamped Maniototo Hospital has been officially opened by Health Minister David Clark in Ranfurly today. Dr Clark opened the multimillion-dollar Ranfurly medical facility which cost about $7m to do up, this included funding from the community and a $1m grant from the Government. Over 100 residents turned out for the opening and Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan was also present. A crowd turns out for the reopened Maniototo Hospital. The $7million redevelopment includes 29 new beds and a transformation of existing rest-home facilities into a medical centre and community services facility.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 17, 2019 03:00 UTC