Replacing Mr Little – a context: History shows much can come from a change of minister

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Replacing Mr Little – a context: History shows much can come from a change of minister

Ian Powell

Ian Powell

Tony Ryall
Tony Ryall was one of those rare creatures who survive two terms as New Zealand’s health minister [Image: NZD]

With the election date set at 14 October, a new health minister has arrived. There is time to make a difference, writes Ian Powell

Since my involvement in the health system began in April 1989 with my appointment as executive director of the Association of Salaried Medical Special