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How many additional maternity beds does the Minister expect the $34.4 million over four years for the three-day postnatal stay to fund, and in which facilities, broken down by year? and 2 other questions

Answered 27058, 27059, 27060 (2026)
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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 27058

    How many additional maternity beds does the Minister expect the $34.4 million over four years for the three-day postnatal stay to fund, and in which facilities, broken down by year?

  • 27059

    How many additional midwifery FTE does the Minister expect the $34.4 million over four years for the three-day postnatal stay to fund, and in which facilities, broken down by year?

  • 27060

    How many additional maternity inpatient beds are required to guarantee a 72-hour postnatal stay to every woman?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

The Three-Day Postnatal Stay Amendment Bill will now progress through Parliament as part of the Government’s legislative programme. As part of this process, Health New Zealand will be required to prepare an implementation plan.