Rotorua Letters to the editor: Praise for Rotorua Hospital

Rotorua Hospital. Photo / Andrew Warner

Letters to the Editor

Having just spent eight days in Rotorua Hospital for an unexpected operation, I would like to thank the nurses, doctors and other staff for their brilliant medical care and the quality of the meals provided.

The staff in ED were responsive despite being busy at 3am on a weekday morning and, while I was glad to leave the hospital, I can say the staff in ED and the surgical ward made me comfortable and my stay bearable.

Paul Carpenter

Rotorua

Well done, team

Despite continual coverage of the shortfalls of our health system, I would like to acknowledge the gem that is Rotorua Hospital.

From the emergency department to the day stay unit, to the older persons unit, all three of which I have had to use recently, the service was exemplary. I expected a long wait for tests required in the day stay unit but was seen within a few months and although there was a long list, I was dealt with efficiently and professionally.

ED staff were obviously busy when my mother needed help but she was treated with compassion and patience and, once admitted to the older persons unit, Mum felt like it was a bit of a holiday. Well done Rotorua Hospital. You serve our community well.

Lynne Reardon

Lake Rotoma

The jewel in our crown

Well done, Rotorua Trails Trust, for the maintenance and improvements to the Dual Slalom (MTB) track for youngies, and to Infracore’s lawn-mowing contractors for maintaining and continually improving the large grassed reserve area, to being the best it’s ever been. Thousands drive past the jewel in the crown every week, to home or to the lakes for events and pics etc; we should be very proud of this beautiful Rotorua asset.

John MacRae

Lynmore

Fit-for-purpose

Can someone please explain how Bluebridge can obtain a fit-for-purpose interisland ferry in March and have it up and running in July when KiwiRail (the Government) still has not found a shipbuilder, and if, or when, it does, any new ship will not be operating until 2029?

Ian Doube

Rotorua

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