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What is the current number of nurses in the Health New Zealand Advanced Choice of Employment (ACE) Talent Pool who have Hawke’s Bay as a preferred/selected location, if any?

Answered Question 495 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the current number of nurses in the Health New Zealand Advanced Choice of Employment (ACE) Talent Pool who have Hawke’s Bay as a preferred/selected location, 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 for the Mid-Year 2025 intake, 1 registered nurse selected Hawke's Bay as preferred employer/district. I am further advised that for the End of Year 2025 intake, as at 18 February 2026, 5 registered nurses selected Hawke's Bay as preferred employer/district.