Whangārei urgent care to expand as patients queue out the door

Denise PiperMultimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate·30 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM4 mins to read‌Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Health Minister Simeon Brown announce a $164 million package for urgent care.Patients queuing outside White Cross Whangārei before the doors open reflects the need for expanded urgent care.Health NZ Te Whatu Ora said it expected longer hours would be delivered in the coming months, with an expansion to 24/7 by mid-2027.

Health Minister Simeon Brown and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon