The provision of dialysis services in Whanganui will be a priority for one newly-elected Whanganui District Health Board member.
Graham Adams said he was "very satisfied" to get the support of voters as he become one of three newcomers to the health board, along with former Whanganui mayor Annette Main and district councillor Charlie Anderson.
"One issue I have grizzled about is the lack of dialysis facilities in Whanganui," Mr Adams told the Chronicle after Saturday's election.
"We have people having to travel to Palmerston North several times a week to get treatment and we have others who have to do their own treatment at home.
"Providing dialysis services in Whanganui is one thing I would like some action on."