Politics Friday with Megan Woods and Matt Doocey: Hillmorton Hospital report, Woodend Bypass Toll, Covid-19 Inquiry episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 15, 2025 · 20 MIN

Politics Friday with Megan Woods and Matt Doocey: Hillmorton Hospital report, Woodend Bypass Toll, Covid-19 Inquiry

from Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald · host Newstalk ZB

The Mental Health Minister's defending claiming his Government's inherited Hillmorton Hospital and its failings from the Labour-led Government of the time.   A review of Canterbury's mental health services reveals significant failings, contributing to murders by patients in 2022 and 2024.   Minister Matt Doocey told John MacDonald it's a fact.   He says the report lays bare the state of Hillmorton in June 2022, and that is the reality of the system they inherited.   Labour's Megan Woods told MacDonald this needs to not be about politics.  She says it’s something they all have to take responsibility for, and it’s something they’ve got to work on.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 15, 2025

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Politics Friday with Megan Woods and Matt Doocey: Hillmorton Hospital report, Woodend Bypass Toll, Covid-19 Inquiry

0:00 20:22

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald?

This episode is 20 minutes long.

When was this Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald episode published?

This episode was published on August 15, 2025.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!