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“We’re very, very excited, it’s fantastic news.” Wouters has been working for the New Zealand Spinal Trust for the past 10 years and became the chief executive in 2016 and said talk of a new spinal rehabilitation unit has been discussed for years. But Wouters said other Government priorities have meant it hasn’t received funding until now. “It’s certainly been needed and it’s long overdue.” The trust provides support services for people with spinal injuries and is based a...

A new rehabilitation facility in South Auckland for people with spinal injuries now appears to be one step closer, with the government earmarking $110 million in funding for it. Spinal Support NZ president Brendan Tourelle. Photo: Stuff via LDR But despite a paper from the Ministry of Health outlining its financial support, officials are remaining tight-lipped on the project. The new unit is expected to replace the existing Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit (ASRU) in Ōtara, which provides s...