The Future Healthcare Facilities conference is happening this week.
It's bound to be full of technical info and industry ideas, but at the heart of it, one theme is central: the care of patients.
You don't have to travel far to see a glimpse of what the future holds.
Christchurch's newly revamped Burwood Hospital, which reopened last year, is a shining example of what can be achieved when patients are listened to.
Stella Ward, Innovation Executive for the Canterbury and West Coast DHBs, spoke to Duncan Garner.
Watch the video for the full interview.
