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What is Health New Zealand’s target split, if any, between domestic and international nursing recruitment?

Answered Question 27016 (2026)
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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • What is Health New Zealand’s target split, if any, between domestic and international nursing recruitment?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Health New Zealand does not have specific targets for domestic or international recruitment in place; however, New Zealand-trained nurses are employed as a priority.