Public opinion appears to be firmly against the Government’s planned cuts to the new Dunedin hospital.
The Otago Daily Times was out on the street this week, asking people (1) What do you think of the $90 million design cutback announced in December? And (2) What message do you have for the Government?
Lifestyle blogger
Waihola
1: "Not happy. We need every bed we can
get. We’ve got a growing population.
We’ve already got trouble with the current
hospital."
2: "Shape up and get your act together."
Barista
North East Valley, Dunedin
1: "More prevalent issues that should be
dealt with."
2: "Take GST off fruit and veges."
Retired
Waverley, Dunedin
1: "Not happy."
2: "Stick to what you said you were going
to do."
Student
Otago Peninsula
1: "I’m concerned. I guess it could result
in a reduction of services."
2: "It’s a massive project and maybe more
than we can understand. Keep the
communities informed and take them
along in the process."
Explorationist
Maori Hill, Dunedin
1: "Not surprising but very disappointing."
2: "Let’s honour the original design
concept. Reallocate funds if necessary to
make it happen."
Recovery administrator
North East Valley, Dunedin
1: "It’s a bit concerning for public health."
2: "They’ve already made a decision."
Retired
St Clair, Dunedin
1: "Unhappy."
2: "They have to front up and provide what
is needed for this region and listen to the
clinicians."
