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New Zealand is building 140 new hospital beds by mid-2026 in four hospitals to ease ER pressure and improve care access.
New Zealand is adding 140 new hospital beds by mid-2026 at Middlemore, Waikato, Wellington, and Nelson hospitals through rapid-build, off-site construction.
The modular wards aim to ease emergency department pressure, improve patient flow, and expand capacity for short-stay and lower-acuity care.
The project is part of a broader $100 million health infrastructure initiative, complementing major rebuilds in Wellington, Nelson, Whangārei, and Dunedin.
While a new ward at Hawke’s Bay Hospital was previously announced, it is not included in this rollout.
The government emphasizes the upgrades will support timely care, though concerns remain about earthquake safety ratings of some facilities.
No new beds are being added in the South Island.
Nueva Zelanda está construyendo 140 nuevas camas hospitalarias a mediados de 2026 en cuatro hospitales para aliviar la presión de la sala de emergencias y mejorar el acceso a la atención.