Problems at Waikato DHB seemingly unlimited
20 DECEMBER 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A new inquiry by the Deputy Auditor-General into Waikato DHB’s procurement of IT services from California-based company
HealthTap suggests the time has come for the Minister of Health to sack the board at Waikato DHB and appoint
commissioners, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union.
Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director, Jordan Williams, says, “Waikato DHB clearly has serious governance problems. It seems that every
week there is another concern emerging."
“Former Chair Bob Simcock is gone, Former Chief Executive Nigel Murray is gone, there are questions around financial
authorisation by Mary Anne Gill, and now there is a whole new Auditor General inquiry. Waikato Hospital and DHB used to
be a symbol of excellence - now it's a basket-case. It's time for an overhaul."
ENDS