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How many former Wakari Hospital Ward 10a patients have subsequently entered the criminal justice system, including remand or imprisonment, since January 2026, if any?

Answered Question 29574 (2026)
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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

Question

  • How many former Wakari Hospital Ward 10a patients have subsequently entered the criminal justice system, including remand or imprisonment, since January 2026, if any?

Answered by

Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

Answer

I am advised that Health New Zealand is not aware of any Wakari Hospital Ward 10a patients subsequently entering the criminal justice system, including remand or imprisonment, since 1 January 2026. I am further advised that Health NZ clinical teams would only become aware of such a situation if they were to be informed through the Courts or Corrections systems.