# Colonoscopy Wait Times in Canterbury | Christchurch News

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Podcast: [Christchurch News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780)
Published: 2026-07-23T06:16:26+00:00
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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: 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/a8b210623daebb69

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