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How many New Zealanders currently receive government funded home support services, and what proportion of those visits are delivered in rural or non-urban areas?

Answered Question 16924 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • How many New Zealanders currently receive government funded home support services, and what proportion of those visits are delivered in rural or non-urban areas?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that approximately 75,000 people receive home service support funded by Health New Zealand. I am further advised that data showing the proportion of visits delivered in rural or non-urban areas is not collected.