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What reporting does the Minister receive on changes in Māori life expectancy, and how frequently is that information reviewed? and 1 other question

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 12890

    What reporting does the Minister receive on changes in Māori life expectancy, and how frequently is that information reviewed?

  • 12896

    As at 7 April 2026, what measurable changes, if any, have occurred in Māori life expectancy since the Minister took responsibility of the Health portfolio?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

My priority is to ensure all New Zealanders have access to timely and quality healthcare. I am advised that life expectancy data is a long-term measure published by StatsNZ. The latest data available is for the period 2022-2024, before I took responsibility for the Health portfolio. However, I refer the Member to 12913 (2026) for information on what I am doing to improve Maori health outcomes