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Colonoscopy Wait Times in Canterbury | Christchurch News
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- Jul 23, 2026
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Summary
Colonoscopy wait times in Canterbury hit a crunch—with over 4,000 people on the list as of May, including 3,225 overdue surveillance cases, 98 non-urgent, and 21 urgent patients. Health NZ corrected earlier data to reflect only those actively waiting. Surveillance procedures are vital for high-risk patients, with Christchurch Hospital’s average wait hitting 2.5 months past due. The department also declined over 2,000 referrals last year, mostly unnecessary CT scans—though how many were surveillance-related remains unclear. The good news? The Endoscopy Expansion Project launches in November, and they’re hiring to boost staffing and reduce delays. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a8b210623daebb69