# Last Gastroenterologist Warns of Systemic Crisis

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-06-28T20:59:01+00:00
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## Resource

The last gastroenterologist in Palmerston North is leaving, exposing a broken system where specialist shortages force remaining staff to shoulder impossible workloads — a domino effect that’s emptied regional hospitals of critical care. He’s calling for a radical overhaul: train and retain local talent, not just patch things with fly-in doctors. Health New Zealand admits the crisis is real, with one new specialist set to arrive in 2026 — but they’re racing against time to fix a system that’s hemorrhaging talent and care. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/62811cd99049fd36

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