To be attributed to Health New Zealand Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley Group Director of Operations, Jamie Duncan

Health New Zealand will not proceed with a proposed trial to reallocate unresourced maternity and gynaecology beds at Wellington Regional Hospital.

We understand the importance of these services to women and families across the region, and after careful consideration of feedback from a broad range of stakeholders, the proposal will not continue.

Health New Zealand remains committed to optimising the use of all available beds across our facilities, particularly during peak periods when demand increases significantly.

We will continue to work with our staff and clinical leaders to explore sustainable ways to enhance patient flow and improve access to timely care for all patients, while ensuring the specialised support that maternity and gynaecology services require.

Patients are at the centre of every decision we make. We will continue to work closely with our clinical leaders and teams to ensure the best possible outcomes for women accessing maternity and gynaecology care.