The government has announced that more West Aucklanders will be able to receive hospital treatment close to home at a new $40 million, 30-bed ward at Waitākere Hospital, Stuff reports. On Wednesday afternoon, Health Minister Andrew Little visited the hospital to announce funding for the ward, subject to an approved business case. According to Minister Little, the new ward is part of the biggest spending programme for people of the area in nearly 40 years.

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