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How many rural LMC midwives, if any, have ceased LMC practice, broken down by district and financial year, since 2018/19 financial year?

Answered Question 33121 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • How many rural LMC midwives, if any, have ceased LMC practice, broken down by district and financial year, since 2018/19 financial year?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that data collected by the Midwifery Council on the Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) workforce does not identify if an LMC is based in a rural location.