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What private ophthalmology facilities, if any, are currently within practical reach of patients in West Coast, Lakes, Bay of Plenty, and Taranaki districts?

Answered Question 16297 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What private ophthalmology facilities, if any, are currently within practical reach of patients in West Coast, Lakes, Bay of Plenty, and Taranaki districts?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that ophthalmology patients in West Coast, Lakes, Bay of Plenty and Taranaki districts can access private ophthalmology facilities in Christchurch, Rotorua, Tauranga and New Plymouth respectively. I am further advised that these communities also have access to ophthalmology services in their public hospitals.