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National Party explores using former QE Health building for Rotorua medical centre

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The National Party plans to explore using the former QE Health building in Rotorua as a new elective surgery and dialysis centre if re-elected. QE Health went into liquidation in November after failing to secure a buyer, and the company reported it could not generate enough income to cover its costs. The National Party’s health spokesperson, Simeon Brown, and Rotorua MP Todd McClay met with the Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust to discuss the building's suitability.

From nzherald.co.nz

Why it matters

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The proposal relates to the former QE Health facility, which owed at least $13 million across 132 creditors. These creditors included the Crown, which was owed $8.04 million, and the Rotorua Trust, which was owed $2.5 million. The Crown and Rotorua Trust received only about 1c on the dollar from the company’s loans.

From nzherald.co.nz

Who's involved

  • Simeon BrownNational’s health spokesperson focused on improving local healthcare access in Rotorua.
  • National PartyPolitical party that will explore using the former QE Health building if re-elected.
  • RotoruaCity where the former QE Health building is being considered for a new medical centre.
  • governmentThe government, represented by the Crown, was a major creditor of the liquidated QE Health company.

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  • governmentSpeculative

    The government might see its financial obligations affected by the potential recovery of loans owed by the former QE Health company.

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