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Esther Ashby-Coventry14:39, Jul 21 2021 HUSH NAIDOO/UNSPLASH The SCDHB expects to now in about 12 months how much is owned to 3000 past and present staff caught up in incorrect payments under the Holidays Act. (File photo). The South Canterbury District Health Board s share of a New Zealand-wide $1.5 billion holiday pay blowout is estimated between $10 million and $14m. The SCDHB has revealed to the Timaru Herald, after an Official Information Act request, that about 3000 SCDHB former or current employees are affected over a 10-year period with the Ministry of Health having confirmed that nationwide more 200,000 were believed to have been wrongly paid under the Holidays Act. ....
The tender and consent process for the Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation new build would begin at the end of this month and start in September or October. South Canterbury District Health Board interim chief executive Jason Power said Covid-19 had impacted on the supply of materials with delivery of items such as lino, vinyl and fixtures extending out. JOHN BISSET/Stuff The cafeteria build was slowed down by the issue. Power said to counteract the delay of a 20 to 25-week delivery times orders may need to be place ahead of time. It is expected the entire hospital redevelopment will be completed in three years. ....
The loss of road and rail links south of Ashburton is set to impact supplies to supermarkets, freight and mail into South Canterbury, Otago and Southland. ....