About Manuka Street Trust Hospital
How did Manuka Street Trust Hospital
come to be?
The hospital was established in 1948 by a group of local doctors who foresaw the fact that the Nelson region was always going to be too small to attract quality surgeons. There was a risk that the region would be marginalised and that local people would not get an adequate medical service without travelling out of the region. By establishing the hospital it allowed surgeons to have a local private practice which encouraged them to stay in the region. Without the Manuka Street Trust Hospital we would not enjoy the quality of surgical services, both in the public system and as private patients, that we have here today.
Who owns Manuka Street Trust Hospital?
The hospital is owned and operated by a Community Trust under a Charitable Trust Deed. In simple terms, this means the hospital is owned by the people of Nelson and operated on their behalf by a Board of Trustees.
The Manuka Street Trust Hospital Board consists of four local business people plus two representatives of the medical profession who all act purely on a voluntary basis. They are empowered by the Trust Deed to operate the hospital for the benefit of the community. Day-to-day management is in the hands of our Hospital Manager, Theatre Manager and Principal Nurse.
Where do the fees go?
Like any business, it is expensive to run a hospital. We aim to make a modest profit each year, allowing us to improve facilities, equipment and building upgrades as needed. The specialised technological medical equipment is very expensive, and a large user of the funds generated.
No individuals benefit directly or indirectly from the profits of the hospital.
Nursing care
Manuka Street Trust Hospital Nurses have been chosen not only for their professionalism and clinical expertise but also for their caring approach to patients. We encourage them to update their skills and expertise through an extensive in-service education programme. If you have any questions at all about your stay in hospital the nursing staff will always be happy to discuss them with you.
Fully certified
We are fully certified by the Ministry of Health, and subject to audit to ensure public safety.
