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How many hospital wards in each Health New Zealand district were operating below their minimum safe staffing levels at any point in each calendar month since 1 July 2022, broken down by district?

Answered Question 27093 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • How many hospital wards in each Health New Zealand district were operating below their minimum safe staffing levels at any point in each calendar month since 1 July 2022, broken down by district?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that acuity is assessed to determine whether staffing is safe and appropriate for patient demand.