Hundreds of people who work in health care are gathered at parliament on Wednesday to hear details of the biggest restructure of the health system in decades.
Health Minister Andrew Little announced what changes he'll adopt from a wide-ranging report that recommended a complete overhaul - including halving the number of DHBs and creating a new Māori Health Authority.
He says he wants to stop the postcode lottery of people having different access to care - and chances of survival - depending on where they live.
Christchurch surgeon Philip Bagshaw set up a charity hospital to help those waiting too long in the public system.
He spoke to health correspondent Rowan Quinn before the announcement about what's on his wish list.
