“This is a landmark moment for digital health in Aotearoa,” said Kirsty Martin, Health New Zealand Regional Group Manager Te Waipounamu, Integration and Delivery, Digital Services. “SIPICS is more than a system upgrade, it’s a foundation for smarter, more connected care. I want to thank every member of our digital, clinical, and operational teams who contributed to this achievement. Their dedication ensures that people across the South Island benefit from a more seamless and equitable health experience.”

"SI PICS is more than an upgrade, it’s infrastructure for connected care. Shared waitlists are already transforming how we manage services regionally."

“A regional solution helps us to standardise hospital processes across the region, offering a more consistent patient experience and less local process variation. A shared system allows us to share and coordinate care across the South Island, as well as integrate with other clinical systems. The vision for the project has always been to enable regional planning through shared waitlist management and view of resources.”