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The Government may need to re-consider its stance on healthcare in the upcoming budget.   An OIA has discovered the current health minister’s initial surgery wait list targets are estimated to have a $723 million price tag, over two years.  Christchurch colorectal surgeon Chris Wakeman tells Mike Hosking the biggest hurdle is the lack of people and facilities.  “This is a much bigger picture problem than just a budgetary allotment.”  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.