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How many individual people have used the 24/7 Online GP Care service since its launch, and how many consultations have been delivered, broken down by month?

Answered Question 7362 (2026)
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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • How many individual people have used the 24/7 Online GP Care service since its launch, and how many consultations have been delivered, broken down by month?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

The Government’s new Online GP Care service is a demand driven service which ensures New Zealanders can get timely medical advice and treatment when in-person appointments aren’t available. This is all part of our goal to fix the basics and build the future. With this initiative, our focus is on ensuring New Zealanders can access healthcare when they need it. Online GP Care is already supporting tens of thousands of people, and it is an important part of our plan to deliver a more accessible and responsive health system that puts patients at the centre. I refer the Member to the attached table.

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