Visiting a loved one in hospital is most expensive for South Aucklanders
Visiting a loved one in hospital is most expensive for South Aucklanders
12 January 2021
A survey shows they're stung nine dollars for just two hours, and 23 dollars for a day for parking.
Hospitals are caught between a rock and a hard place -- with some having private companies in charge of parking spaces.
Some financially struggling DHBs put their money into buildings or equipment -- rather than parking.
ACC's investment arm bought the rights to run carparking at Middlemore Hospital in 2012 -- with Wilson Parking acting as its management company.
The DHB says families of patients in hospital for more than seven days can apply for a $50 pass for a week of parking.
Visitors are also encouraged to use public transport.
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