Prime Minister John Key, right, is joined by Steve Williams and patients form Starships new ward as they cut the ribbon at the official opening of the Starship Childrens Hospital\'s new cancer ward, Auckland, New Zealand, Thursday, May 14, 2009.

Starship Patron and kiwi actress Lucy Lawless looks on at the official opening of the Starship Childrens Hospital\'s new cancer ward, Auckland, New Zealand, Thursday, May 14, 2009.

From left, Chairman of Starship Foundation Board Bryan Mogridge, Prime Minister John Key and wife Bronagh Key, and Chairman of ADHB Pat Snedden at the official opening of the Starship Childrens Hospital\'s new cancer ward, Auckland, New Zealand, Thursday, May 14, 2009.

Prime Minister John Key speaks at the official opening of the Starship Childrens Hospital\'s new cancer ward, Auckland, New Zealand, Thursday, May 14, 2009.

Prime Minister John Key chats with patients Toby McCuccheon and Mosimane Tuitupou in the new ward at the official opening of the Starship Childrens Hospital\'s new cancer ward, Auckland, New Zealand, Thursday, May 14, 2009.

Prime Minister John Key and Steve Williams at the official opening of the Starship Childrens Hospital\'s new cancer ward, Auckland, New Zealand, Thursday, May 14, 2009.