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Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
Question
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How many colonoscopies, if any, were performed in Palmerston North during the period Monday 20 October 2025 to Sunday 26 October 2025, broken down by venue and by day?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health
Answer
I am advised that 28 colonoscopies were performed in Palmerston North Hospital during this period as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare. I am further advised that this data has not been provided broken down by day in order to protect patient confidentiality. As the Member will be aware, this is unvalidated operational data and should not be treated as definitive or relied on as fact. Additionally, demand for these services varies.