Election health policies assessed: How the parties’ plans measure up – Cecilia Robinson

Opinion byNZ Herald·30 Oct, 2026 10:00 PM8 mins to readCecilia Robinson is a founder and co-chief executive of digi-physical primary care provider Tend Health.‌Workforce size is the binding constraint in New Zealand’s health system.Every election, politicians promise more funding, more doctors and shorter waiting times. Yet too many New Zealanders still struggle to get the care they need. With just over five million people, New Zealand could build a world-class health system that attracts great clinicians, prioritises prevention and delivers accessible care. But