Despite continual reform, the health system in New Zealand is swallowing up a larger and larger chunk of everyone‘s income. Is it the sick puppy that it appears to be, trapped in a game of political football, or the victim of out-of-control public expectations?

Heath Cheque:

• compares the health of our population and the state of our health system with those overseas.
• looks at whether the people most in need get effective treatment, and
• unravells why there is so much political instability surrounding the organisation of health services.

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About the Author

Gareth Morgan

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Gareth Morgan is a New Zealand economist and commentator on public policy who in previous lives has been in business as an economic consultant, funds manager, and professional company director. He is also a motorcycle adventurer and philanthropist. Gareth and his wife Joanne have a charitable foundation, the Morgan Foundation, which has three main stands of philanthropic endeavour – public interest research, conservation and social investment.