
Dr Richard Sullivan: Health New Zealand national director says they want more permanent doctors
From The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Published 5/3/2026

From The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Published 5/3/2026
Health New Zealand spent just over $216 million on locum doctors last year, up from the nearly $209 million spent in 2024, and just over $186 million in 2023. Health NZ clinical national director Dr Richard Sullivan says they are aiming to hire more permanent staff. But, Sullivan told Mike…