Elective and acute surgeries performed within New Zealand's public hospital system are free of charge for eligible citizens, permanent residents, and qualifying work visa holders, funded collectively through national taxation. However, because public funding struggles with high demand, non-urgent elective surgeries often involve lengthy waiting lists. Consequently, many residents with private medical insurance or personal financial resources choose to pay for operations in private hospitals to bypass these public wait times and select their own specialist surgeons.
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