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Canty DHB’s collaboration throws shade on Auckland leadership’s market model

Ian Powell

Ian Powell

Construction of the largest government project in the Canterbury rebuild, Christchurch Hospital’s acute services building
Construction of the largest government project in the Canterbury rebuild, Christchurch Hospital’s acute services building

Does your DHB transact with other organisations, or does it form relationships? Ian Powell of ASMS believes the relational approach helps Canterbury DHB succeed, and avoid the sorts of disputes now surrounding after-hours provision in Auckland

In broad terms, DHBs can function in two ways – relationally or contractually.  The relational approach is evidenced by Canterbury DHB, and is most