The government's added another $10 million the new Dunedin Hospital development, but that does not guarantee any more patient beds or operating theatres.
But it comes with a commitment. The Health Minister says she'll review plans for what's been described as a woefully inadequate pathology department and mental health beds for the elderly.
The new hospital was a 2017 Labour election promise, but due to rising construction cost the hospital design was trimmed back - meaning fewer beds and fewer operating theatres with about a hundred million dollars in savings identified.
It's angered many locals and health workers who fear the new hospital will be at capacity from the moment its complete.
Health Minister, Dr Ayesha Verrall explains what the new money's for.
