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What steps, if any, is Health New Zealand taking to ensure continuity of gastroenterology services for patients in the MidCentral region?

Answered Question 12839 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What steps, if any, is Health New Zealand taking to ensure continuity of gastroenterology services for patients in the MidCentral region?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that MidCentral has an action plan in place to ensure the continuity of gastroenterology services for patients. This includes active recruitment; recruitment of locums; support from the wider regional and national teams, and outsourcing procedures where possible.