Middlemore Hospital celebrates 75 years
Waiho raa kia tuu takitahi ana ngaa whetuu o te rangiLet it be one alone that stands among the starsToday, 3 May 2022, marks 75 years since Middlemore Hospital was first opened by Sir Bernard and Lady Freyburgh.
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Middlemore Hospital Celebrating 75 Years
Waiho raa kia tuu takitahi ana ngaa whetuu o te rangiLet it be one alone that stands among the starsThis year we are proud to celebrate 75 years since Middlemore Hospital first opened its doors in service to our community, and over this time, Middlemore's leadership, impact, and reach has…