This thread raises similar points to the ones I was trying to get at in the 'Government run healthcare' thread.

Carole, are all hospitals private in NZ, or do you have a nationalised system also?

I totally agree with you on the pros and cons of the situation. If I were a Kiwi, I certainly couldn't begrudge this woman getting the treatment she needed for a fraction of the cost. I would, however, share your concerns about the effects that may occur if treatment in NZ gained popularity overseas.