Rika Hentschel
Rika Hentschel is the acting director of operations for Health New Zealand in Hawke's Bay. In response to Lauren Wyllie's situation, she expressed empathy for Wyllie's concerns and the organization's commitment to ensuring the best health outcomes for patients. Hentschel indicated that Health New Zealand supports patients with necessary information and referrals and is working to enhance local medical services, including the development of a new linear accelerator to meet the increasing demand for radiation therapy.
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Rika Hentschel said the agency extended its sincere and unreserved apology for the deficiencies in care.
Health and Disability Commissioner: Woman ends up in wheelchair after surgery goes wrong at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
New Zealand· 2025-09-01
Rika Hentschel is the Health NZ director of operations for Hawke’s Bay.
Experienced gynaecologist stuck in cleaning job as hundreds of women wait for specialist care in Hawke’s BayNew Zealand· 2025-07-21
Rika Hentschel acknowledged the backlog in gynaecology services and the toll it was taking.
More than 900 Hawke’s Bay’s women waiting for specialist gynaecology careNew Zealand· 2025-07-07
Hentschel expressed empathy for Wyllie and acknowledged her concerns regarding her treatment.
Hawke’s Bay paramedic facing terminal cancer needs $80k for unfunded life-extending treatmentNew Zealand· 2025-04-09
