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Did Health New Zealand reconsider or change advice in communications, or descriptions of concerns, to the Minister about Wakari Hospital Ward 10A after 1 April 2026, and if so, on what dates were those communications received by the Minister or his office?

Answered Question 33809 (2026)
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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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  • Did Health New Zealand reconsider or change advice in communications, or descriptions of concerns, to the Minister about Wakari Hospital Ward 10A after 1 April 2026, and if so, on what dates were those communications received by the Minister or his office?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

Answer

As Minister, I would expect officials to keep me and my office appropriately updated as concerns and decisions relating to Wakari Hospital Ward 10A evolved. Since 16 April 2026 I have received regular updates through the Health New Zealand Mental Health Weekly Report, and have met with officials on multiple occasions.