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National's South Island Growth Plan | Christchurch News
National’s Minister James Meager unveils bold South Island investment plans: a $50 million multimodal freight hub in Rolleston and 96 new hospital beds at Christchurch Hospital for $70 million. The freight project, still in early stages, hinges on a solid business case before taxpayer funds are committed, with rail and transport links as the core focus. Meanwhile, the hospital expansion—targeting completion by Q1 2027—is poised to be funded through Budget 27 if National wins, with ongoing operations managed by Health New Zealand. Meager emphasizes responsible spending while backing growth in…
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