28 New and Expanded Infusion Centres: Government Targets Cancer Treatment Backlogs

The Government is investing $210 million to create 14 new cancer infusion centres and expand 14 existing sites by 2028, aimed at easing the burden on rural patients.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 14, 2026, 3:24 AM EDT

Source: RNZ Pacific

The Infrastructure Roadmap (2025–2028)

The expansion is fueled by a $210 million investment from Budget 2024. Once fully operational by 2028, the initiative will provide 218 additional "chair-days" of treatment space per week.

New Centres Planned:

Dargaville, Henderson, Greenlane, South Auckland, Te Kūiti, Hāwera, Waipukurau, Horowhenua, Golden Bay, Christchurch, and Rolleston.

Expanded Services Planned:

Kaitaia, North Shore, Taranaki, Kāpiti, and Ashburton.