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Was Cabinet informed of or consulted on the decision to establish a national outsourcing panel for ophthalmology services covering all four Health NZ regions, if so on what dates?

Answered Question 16296 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Was Cabinet informed of or consulted on the decision to establish a national outsourcing panel for ophthalmology services covering all four Health NZ regions, if so on what dates?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that outsourcing publicly funded surgical services is a long-standing and necessary part of planned care across New Zealand. Cabinet would not expect to be consulted on the operational decision to establish a national outsourcing panel for ophthalmology services.