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How long are people waiting for free or publicly-funded training in the use of an insulin pump, broken down by district?

Answered Question 17282 (2026)
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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • How long are people waiting for free or publicly-funded training in the use of an insulin pump, broken down by district?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Health New Zealand does not hold this information nationally, and as such, providing this data would require staff to undertake a substantial manual collation exercise and divert staff from their core duties. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210-6, I consider that the time, and hence the expense, of answering the Member’s question is not in the public interest.