Gary Payinda
Dr. Gary Payinda is an emergency doctor based in Northland, New Zealand, who has been vocal about the challenges facing emergency departments, particularly regarding patient wait times and the adequacy of care. He emphasized that meeting wait time targets does not necessarily equate to quality patient care, highlighting the risks associated with delays in treatment for critical conditions like heart attacks.
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Dr Gary Payinda, a Northland ED doctor, said the system was in crisis.
Whangārei Hospital was at critical capacity seven times longer this winter
New Zealand· 2026-09-20
Dr. Gary Payinda is Labour's candidate for Whangārei.
Target on Chris Bishop’s back as National’s poll slide continues; Labour set for big selection weekend – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
Gary Payinda is Labour’s Whangārei candidate and has been vocal against moves to privatise healthcare.
High-profile ED doctor Gary Payinda is Labour’s Whangārei candidateNew Zealand· 2025-11-17
Dr Gary Payinda explained that despite meeting targets, patients are not being seen in a safe or timely fashion.
Northland doctor warns ED wait times still unsafe despite targets metNew Zealand· 2025-09-01
