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What engagement, if any, has occurred with Māori health providers or iwi-Māori partnership board regarding the loss of gastroenterology services in Palmerston North?

Answered Question 13189 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What engagement, if any, has occurred with Māori health providers or iwi-Māori partnership board regarding the loss of gastroenterology services in Palmerston North?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Health New Zealand's MidCentral leadership regularly meet with the local iwi-Māori Partnership Board to keep it updated on a range of issues across the district, including gastroenterology services.