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Minister of Health unable to visit the West Coast

Monday, 29 October 2012, 5:30 pm
Press Release: West Coast DHB

MEDIA RELEASE
29 October 2012

Update - Associate Minister of Health Tariana Turia unable to visit the West Coast

Unfortunately the visit of Minister Tariana Turia scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday October 30 has had to be cancelled.

The Minister’s flight to Hokitika has been cancelled and therefore she is unable to make it to the West Coast.

It is hoped that the visit can be rescheduled for November or early December.

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