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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 3 MIN

Wānaka GP fears community could lose after-hours service

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A Wānaka GP fears the community could lose its after-hours service within weeks if proposed changes to rural healthcare funding are introduced. Under changes, which would see Wānaka reclassified due to its growing population, the rural funding for local general practices there could be slashed. Otago-Southland reporter Tess Brunton has more.

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