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How many patients, if any, are currently on the gastroenterology waitlist in the MidCentral region?

Answered Question 12836 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • How many patients, if any, are currently on the gastroenterology waitlist in the MidCentral region?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that as of 8 April 2026, MidCentral has 279 patients waiting for a gastroenterology first specialist assessment and 932 patients waiting for an endoscopy procedure.