The National Party is promising to restore the sacked members of Hawke's Bay District Health Board to a governance role if it forms the next Government.
Health Minister David Cunliffe dismissed the seven members eight months ago and appointed a Commissioner.
He said the decision was due to a deteriorating financial situation and dysfunctional relationships with management.
National does not have the power to restore the board to their previous positions.
Health spokesperson Tony Ryall said the party would restore democracy to the region's health system by asking the former board members to sit on a governance committee to assist the Commissioner.
Mr Cunliffe said the announcement was extraordinary given the issue is subject to a judicial review.
