Vintage Vehicles Bring Hospital Campaign To Wellington

• A convoy of vintage vehicles showcased support for the Save Our Southern Hospital campaign.
• The convoy travelled through Dunedin, ending with a bold message for Wellington politicians.
• The campaign calls for the government to deliver the hospital initially promised for the South.

A convoy of vintage vehicles, led by a lively character named Cliff the Ambulance, took to the streets of Dunedin to make sure Wellington hears the ongoing plea of the Save Our Southern Hospital campaign. The event highlighted public demand for the promised healthcare facility in the South Island.

The convoy, which featured a diverse collection of vintage buses, cars, fire engines, a tractor, an ATV, Dunedin City Council (DCC) trucks, and even a Councillor on a bike, started its journey in South Dunedin. It made its way through the city, arriving at the Octagon with a loud and spirited flourish shortly before midday.

Members of the public were encouraged to join in the excitement, with many wearing campaign tee-shirts and waving signs to show their support. Cheers and horn toots accompanied the convoy as it passed, creating a vibrant scene.

The demonstration was organised to remind Wellington politicians that the South’s calls for a fully resourced hospital remain loud and unwavering. "We won’t be taking our foot off the gas in our campaign for the hospital the South deserves," organisers emphasised.

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich expressed frustration with the government's delays, saying, “We’ve been waiting four months for the Government to make up its mind, and the costs of delay are mounting every day.” He added, “Our message to the government is simple – build the hospital you promised and stop penny pinching at the expense of the health of the South.”

The Save Our Southern Hospital campaign continues to gain public attention, with events like this convoy amplifying its message.