Debunking the great myths about New Zealand private hospitals for the election health debate – Chris Roberts

Opinion byChris RobertsNZ Herald·7 Oct, 2026 02:11 AM5 mins to readChris Roberts is chief executive of the New Zealand Private Surgical Hospitals Association – the industry body that represents private surgical facilities nationwide.National Party leader Christopher Luxon (left) and health spokesman Simeon Brown at Allevia Hospital Epsom. Photo / Michael CraigChris Roberts is chief executive of the New Zealand Private Surgical Hospitals Association.Health issues are always front of mind for Kiwis and never more so than during an election campaign. Health is consistently one of the top issues for voters and political parties are responding with competing spending promises