Christchurch Hospital opens $4.7M hub merging six outpatient services to improve access and efficiency.

Christchurch Hospital's new $4.7 million Ambulatory Care Hub is now open, consolidating six outpatient services—such as medical and oncology care, respiratory, sleep, and neurophysiology testing—into one coordinated facility. The hub aims to improve patient access, streamline appointments, and enhance care efficiency with a dedicated diagnostic centre and convenient drop-off access. Health Minister Simeon Brown called it a patient-focused advancement in New Zealand’s health infrastructure, supporting faster, more accessible outpatient care.