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What is the current status of Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora's national review of pathology services; what is the expected date for the release of the review, if any?

Answered Question 28951 (2026)
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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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  • What is the current status of Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora's national review of pathology services; what is the expected date for the release of the review, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that work to develop a national Pathology Service Development Plan is underway and is due to go to the Health New Zealand Board for approval in early 2027.  Once in place, the plan will inform new contract frameworks and funding model requirements.