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Further to WPQ 20214, was any iwi, hapū, Māori health authority, or Māori community health provider consulted on the proposal before it was drafted, if not, why not?

Answered Question 28194 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Further to WPQ 20214, was any iwi, hapū, Māori health authority, or Māori community health provider consulted on the proposal before it was drafted, if not, why not?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that Pharmac followed their standard process in drafting the proposal, including seeking advice from their expert clinical advisory groups. Pharmac has sought to engage further with other key stakeholder groups through their formal consultation process, as is their standard practice.