Health NZ told RNZ on Monday it was working to address the workforce gaps and capability issues identified. 'As quickly as possible'The government two years ago castigated Health NZ for loose financial controls, sacked its board and under a reset the new commissioner Lester Levy embarked on a $2 billion savings plan. Health NZ Te Whatu Ora subsumed all 20 of the old district health boards - DHBs - almost four years ago. Health system commentator Ian Powell had long called for devolution but said that required the right capabilities. Photo: SuppliedBrown in his letter of expectations to the board chair late last year said it was "clear to me that Health NZ is too centralised".

Source: Otago Daily Times March 16, 2026 18:23 UTC