Dr Shane Reti
Dr Shane Reti is a New Zealand politician and former Health Minister who has been actively involved in addressing healthcare challenges in the country. He has previously acknowledged the significant need for increased funding in primary care, particularly for general practitioners, as outlined in reports highlighting the financial pressures faced by medical practices. Reti's focus on healthcare policy and funding has made him a key figure in discussions about improving access to medical services in New Zealand.
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Dr Shane Reti is the Science, Innovation and Technology Minister.
Canterbury’s Lincoln University to be new Bioeconomy Science Institute HQ, Scion to leave Christchurch
New Zealand· 2025-07-02
In January, Health New Zealand advised the then-Health Minister Dr Shane Reti about proposed new bed modelling that would reduce ICU bed numbers while increasing the number of other bed types.
Former health chief criticises ICU bed reduction at new Dunedin HospitalNew Zealand· 2025-04-29
Former Minister of Health Dr. Shane Reti expressed concerns around the agency's financial management.
Health NZ was using a single Excel spreadsheet to track $28 billion of public money; report outlines ‘significant concerns’New Zealand· 2025-03-07
Dr Shane Reti was the previous Health Minister who received a briefing about primary care funding needs.
Hāwera GP earns less than receptionist, criticises funding systemNew Zealand· 2025-02-16
