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How many days since 1 January 2026, if any, has the children’s emergency department in Palmerston North Hospital been used for a purpose other than specifically for paediatric assessment and treatment, and if so, what was that purpose? and 1 other question

Answered 6121, 6122 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • 6121

    How many days since 1 January 2026, if any, has the children’s emergency department in Palmerston North Hospital been used for a purpose other than specifically for paediatric assessment and treatment, and if so, what was that purpose?

  • 6122

    How many days since 1 January 2026, if any, has the children’s emergency department in Palmerston North Hospital been used to accommodate/triage/treat adult patients presenting to Palmerston North Hospital’s emergency department?

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Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that the purpose of the Children's Emergency Department in Palmerston North Hospital is to provide a calm and safe environment for the assessment and treatment of Children. I am further advised that the information requested is not available. I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Question 6118 (2026).