A year into the job Health Minister Simeon Brown is celebrating early signs of success on reducing wait times.
He took over the heath portfolio in January of this year, succeeding Dr Shane Reti.
Brown told Kerre Woodham he attributes reinstated health targets as one aspect that's made a difference.
He says the number one focus remains improved access to health care.
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