A construction company will use repeatable designs to churn out new hospital wards across the country

The spaces at Middlemore in Auckland, Waikato, Wellington, Nelson, and Hawke's Bay, will add a total of 140 new beds.

Construction firm Southbase will build them off site - they plan to be operational by the end of next year.

North Island Manager Marcus Beddis says there will be no compromises on quality and will be compliant with internationally recognised standards. 11-07-25 1353