Hon ANDREW LITTLE: The refurbishment of maternity, paediatrics, and a new transitional care unit will improve access to healthcare, bringing services closer to home for many families, and provide a better working environment for the staff to deliver greater care for mums and babies. The new purpose-built transitional care unit will mean pre-term babies that are born at 34 weeks will not have to be transferred to Canterbury District Health Board and that the women of South Canterbury can remain in their homes and community.