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How many days since 1 January 2026, if any, was the children’s emergency department at Palmerston North Hospital open and available to provide a calm, safe environment solely for children presenting to ED and their family?

Answered Question 6123 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • How many days since 1 January 2026, if any, was the children’s emergency department at Palmerston North Hospital open and available to provide a calm, safe environment solely for children presenting to ED and their family?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that the children's emergency department at Palmerston North Hospital has been open 24 hours a day, every day, since 1 January 2026.