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How many ophthalmologist FTE positions have been vacant in each Health NZ district for more than three months as at the most recent available date?

Answered Question 16304 (2026)
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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • How many ophthalmologist FTE positions have been vacant in each Health NZ district for more than three months as at the most recent available date?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Health New Zealand does not collect centralised data regarding how long a position has been vacant.