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Question 12829 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    When will the Minister publish his diary on the beehive website given the most up to date Ministerial diary published is from January 2026?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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My Ministerial diary is proactively released on the Beehive website every month. You can access it here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-simeon-brown.

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Question 12832 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    By title and date received, what advice, if any, has he received from the Hauora Māori Advisory Committee since December 2025?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Titles of advice that I have received that support delivering access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Pharmac websites:…

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Question 12833 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many Māori are recieving shorter stays in the emergency department, as per the 5 health targets announced by the governement in March 2024?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I refer the Member to the Health Target page on the Health New Zealand website: https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/planning-and-performance/health-targets.

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Question 12834 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many Māori are recieving faster cancer treatment, as per the 5 health targets announced by the governement in March 2024?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I refer the Member to the Health Target page on the Health New Zealand website: https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/planning-and-performance/health-targets.

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Question 12835 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What steps, if any, are being taken to recruit gastroenterologists to Palmerston North Hospital?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that MidCentral district is continuing recruitment efforts for permanent gastroenterologists, using the resources of the national recruitment team. A national gastroenterology awareness campaign in the UK and US is underway…

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Question 12836 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    How many patients, if any, are currently on the gastroenterology waitlist in the MidCentral region?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that as of 8 April 2026, MidCentral has 279 patients waiting for a gastroenterology first specialist assessment and 932 patients waiting for an endoscopy procedure.

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Question 12837 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What assessments, if any, have been completed on the clinical risks associated with delays in gastroenterology diagnosis or treatment in the MidCentral region?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that clinical risks have been assessed and reviewed in line with Health New Zealand policy, and included on the Risk Register.

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Question 12838 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What contingency plans, if any, are in place to manage urgent gastroenterology cases in Palmerston North following the loss of specialist staff?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that an acute on-call roster is in place to maintain access to urgent endoscopy procedures. This is supported by resources across the Central region to ensure rosters remain filled.

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Question 12839 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What steps, if any, is Health New Zealand taking to ensure continuity of gastroenterology services for patients in the MidCentral region?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that MidCentral has an action plan in place to ensure the continuity of gastroenterology services for patients. This includes active recruitment; recruitment of locums; support from the wider regional and national teams, and…

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Question 12840 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the departure of the remaining gastroenterologists at Palmerston North Hospital?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Titles of advice that I have received that support delivering access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Pharmac websites:…

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Question 12841 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What support, if any, is available to patients who must travel long distances for diagnostic imaging?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that as part of our Government's focus on putting patients back at the centre of our health system, the National Travel Assistance Scheme provides travel and accommodation support for patients when they are referred by a…

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Question 12842 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What monitoring, if any, is being undertaken by Health New Zealand regarding MRI wait times and regional disparities?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that Health New Zealand monitors MRI wait times through district radiology data submissions to National Collections and the Radiology Health Data Platform. This enables oversight of district and regional performance and…

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Question 12843 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    How many patients, if any, have been referred to Whanganui Hospital for MRI scans from other regions in the past 12 months?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that 105 planned care patients have been referred to Whanganui Hospital from other districts in the past 12 months; 15 of these were from districts outside Central region.

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Question 12844 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What reports, if any, has the Minister received on MRI wait times across Health New Zealand regions since 1 January 2025, listed by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of advice that I have received that support delivering access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Pharmac websites:…

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Question 12845 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he stand by the GPS 2024-27 five priority areas including - Quality – ensuring New Zealand’s health care and services are safe, easy to navigate, understandable and welcoming to users, and are continuously improving, and if so, what…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Yes. I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Question 12913 (2026).

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12847, 12913 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 12847 (matches this search)

    What progress has been made on the GPS 2024-27 five priority areas for the health system regarding equitable access to health services for Maori?

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    Does he agree with the Ministry of Health statement that "The Ministry of Health’s Te Tiriti o Waitangi framework recognises Treaty obligations as a foundation for achieving Māori health aspirations and equity for Māori" and if so, what…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

My priority is to ensure all New Zealanders have access to timely and quality healthcare. I have set a clear direction for a health system that delivers timely, high-quality care to all New Zealanders on the basis of need. Improving Māori…

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Question 12854 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister provided any advice or directive to the Ministry of Health about the use of te reo on its website and in any of the Ministry of Health communications and if so, when and on what date did he give that directive?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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No. However, the Government expects public agencies and the public service to align with the Government's English first expectation.

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Question 12876 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What timeframe does the Minister now consider realistic for achieving equal life expectancy for Māori and non Māori, based on current trends and policy?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that life expectancy data is a long-term measure published by StatsNZ. Life expectancy reflects long-term population change. My responsibility is to set clear system expectations, prioritise action where need is greatest, and…

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Question 12877 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What risks has the Ministry of Health identified that current policy settings may fail to deliver equal life expectancy outcomes, and how is the Minister mitigating those risks?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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My focus is on ensuring all New Zealanders receive timely quality healthcare and are treated based on their need. I am advised that life expectancy is a long-term measure influenced by access to timely, high-quality health care. The…

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12878, 12880 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What steps, if any, is the Government taking to review mileage reimbursement settings for care and support workers?

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    What consideration, if any, has the Minister given to increasing the mileage reimbursement rate for care and support workers to align with the current IRD mileage rate of $1.17 per kilometre?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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The Government is supporting home and community support workers by providing a 30 percent increase to their mileage rates to help offset rising fuel costs. The increase will remain in place for up to 12 months, or until the price of 91…

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Question 12881 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on whether the current mileage reimbursement rate for care and support workers is sufficient to cover average fuel costs?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Titles of advice that I have received that support delivering access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Pharmac websites:…

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Question 12882 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What steps, if any, are being taken to ensure pay equity for midwives across all regions?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that in 2023, Health New Zealand reached a national pay equity settlement with the Midwifery Employee Representation & Advisory Service and the New Zealand Nurses Organisation. This covered midwives employed by Health NZ in…

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Question 12884 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What steps, if any, is the Government taking in response to the High Court finding of discrimination in midwives’ pay?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that the Attorney-General has appealed this decision.

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Question 12886 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the recent High Court ruling that the Crown breached its agreement with midwives?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Titles of advice that I have received that support delivering access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Pharmac websites:…

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12888, 12891 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What assessments, if any, have been completed on the impact of fuel prices on healthcare access in regional and rural communities?

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    What steps, if any, is the Government taking to support patients who cannot afford travel to medical appointments?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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The Government has announced cost of living support for families struggling with the rising fuel costs. From 7 April, around 143,000 families with children will receive an extra $50 per week through a boost to the in-work tax credit, with…

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12890, 12896 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What reporting does the Minister receive on changes in Māori life expectancy, and how frequently is that information reviewed?

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    As at 7 April 2026, what measurable changes, if any, have occurred in Māori life expectancy since the Minister took responsibility of the Health portfolio?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

My priority is to ensure all New Zealanders have access to timely and quality healthcare. I am advised that life expectancy data is a long-term measure published by StatsNZ. The latest data available is for the period 2022-2024, before I…

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Question 12893 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the impact of transport costs on access to primary healthcare?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Titles of advice that I have received that support delivering access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Pharmac websites:…

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Question 12894 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Since taking office, what changes has the Minister made, if any, to funding, commissioning, or service delivery models intended to reduce Māori mortality rates?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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As part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders, including Māori, have access to timely, quality healthcare, our Government has delivered a range of initiatives to improve health outcomes. These include…

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Question 12897 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    How many pharmacy closures, if any, have been reported in the country in the past 12 months?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that Health New Zealand holds contracts with just over 1,000 community pharmacies throughout New Zealand. I am further advised that while pharmacies do not report closures to Health NZ, available data suggests that the number…

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Question 12898 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What contingency plans, if any, are in place to ensure continuity of medicine access in regions experiencing pharmacy closures?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that Health New Zealand is monitoring the provision of services, on a regional and district level, and considering what additional support may be required.

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Question 12899 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What reports, if any, has the Minister received on delays in prescription dispensing in Whanganui due to workforce shortages?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Titles of advice that I have received that support delivering access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Pharmac websites:…

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Question 12900 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What steps, if any, is the Government taking to address pharmacist workforce shortages in Whanganui and surrounding districts?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that several initiatives designed to bolster the community pharmacy sector are underway. These initiatives include allowing pharmacists who emigrate from overseas to apply for a Residence Class visa by adding the role the…

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Question 12901 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the impact of pharmacist shortages on access to medicines in rural areas, listed by region?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received that support delivering access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Pharmac websites:…

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Question 12902 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    How many pharmacist vacancies, if any, have been reported in the Whanganui region in the past 12 months?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that Health New Zealand does not employ community pharmacists directly; nor does it monitor individual pharmacist vacancies.

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Question 12905 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he stand by his answer to supplementary question in question No.11 on 12 March 2025 “yes” when asked if health care for all New Zealanders means making the life expectancy for Māori and non-Māori the same, if yes, what specific…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Yes. Life expectancy reflects long-term population change. My responsibility is to set clear system expectations, prioritise action where need is greatest, and ensure accountability for improving outcomes over time. I refer the Member to…

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Question 12906 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he stand by his answer to supplementary question in question No.11 on 12 March 2025 “yes” when asked if health care for all New Zealanders means making the life expectancy for Māori and non-Māori the same, if not why not?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Yes, my priority is to ensure all New Zealanders have access to timely and quality healthcare. Achieving longer life expectancy and improved quality of life for all New Zealanders, including Māori, is a part of our focus on putting…

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Question 12988 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 12989 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Pharmac websites: https://www.health.govt.nz/information-releases/lists-of-advice-provided-to-ministers-2019-2025…

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Question 12990 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 12991 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Titles of advice that I have received that support delivering access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Pharmac websites:…

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 12236 (2026), 12239 (2026), 12240 (2026), 12243 (2026), 12250 (2026), 12252 (2026), 12257 (2026), 12268 (2026), 12270 (2026), 12272 (2026), 12275 (2026), 12277 (2026), 12278 (2026), 12280 (2026), 12281 (2026), 12282 (2026), 12283 (2026), 12284 (2026), 12285 (2026), 12286 (2026), 12287 (2026), 12288 (2026), 12289 (2026), 12290 (2026), 12291 (2026), 12292 (2026), 12293 (2026), 12294 (2026), 12766 (2026), 12767 (2026), 12768 (2026), 12769 (2026), 12770 (2026), 12771 (2026), 12772 (2026), 12773 (2026), 12774 (2026), 12775 (2026)

  • 12226 (matches this search)

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    Did Health New Zealand obtain cost quotes from Waikato Times, for the three full page advertisements, placed in the Friday 27 March print edition of Waikato Times, ahead of placing the advertisements; if not, on what procurement basis were…

  • 12230 (matches this search)

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    Were the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements placed in the Friday 27 March print edition of Waikato Times part of a broader governmental campaign; if so, what is the total cost of campaign, if anything?

  • 12233 (matches this search)

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    After placing three full page Health New Zealand advertisements in the Friday 27 March print edition of Waikato Times, is the government planning to place further advertisements; if so, in which publications and when, if at all?

  • 12235 (matches this search)

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    Were the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements placed in the Friday 27 March print edition of Waikato Times, part of a broader governmental campaign; if so, were similar advertisements placed in other publications, and which…

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  • 12236 (matches this search)

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    When were the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements, in the Friday 27 March 2026 print edition of Waikato Times, commissioned?

  • 12239 (matches this search)

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    Did Health New Zealand subcontract a marketing agency for the design of the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements in the Friday 27 March print edition of Waikato Times; if so, which agency, and at what cost, if at all?

  • 12240 (matches this search)

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    From which budget line did the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements in the Friday 27 March print edition of Waikato Times come from?

  • 12243 (matches this search)

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    Why did Health New Zealand place three full page advertisements in the Friday 27 March print edition of Waikato Times?

  • 12250 (matches this search)

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    How did the placement of three advertisements, in the Friday 27 March 2026 print edition of Waikato Times, contribute to improving national health outcomes, if at all?

  • 12252 (matches this search)

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    What was the individual cost of placing each one of the three individual Health New Zealand advertisements, in the Friday 27 March 2026 print edition of Waikato Times?

  • 12257 (matches this search)

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    What was the total cost of placing the three Health New Zealand advertisements in the Friday 27 March 2026 print edition of Waikato Times?

  • 12268 (matches this search)

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    Did Health New Zealand obtain cost quotes from The Post, for the three full page advertisements, placed in the Friday 27 March print edition of The Post, ahead of placing the advertisements; if not, on what procurement basis were these…

  • 12270 (matches this search)

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    After placing three full page Health New Zealand advertisements in the Friday 27 March print edition of The Post, is the government planning to place further advertisements; if so, in which publications and when, if at all?

  • 12272 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Why did Health New Zealand place three full page advertisements in the Friday 27 March print edition of The Post?

  • 12275 (matches this search)

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    Were the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements, placed in the Friday 27 March print edition of The Post, part of a broader governmental campaign; if so, were similar advertisements placed in other publications, and which…

  • 12277 (matches this search)

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    Were the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements, placed in the Friday 27 March print edition of The Post, part of a broader governmental campaign; if so, what is the total cost of campaign, if anything?

  • 12278 (matches this search)

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    When were the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements, in the Friday 27 March 2026 print edition of The Post, commissioned?

  • 12280 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Did Health New Zealand subcontract a marketing agency, for the design of the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements in the Friday 27 March print edition of The Post; if so, which agency, and at what cost, if at all?

  • 12281 (matches this search)

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    From which budget line did the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements, in the Friday 27 March print edition of The Post, come from?

  • 12282 (matches this search)

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    How did the placement of three Health New Zealand advertisements, in the Friday 27 March 2026 print edition of The Post, contribute to improving national health outcomes, if at all?

  • 12283 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What was the total cost for the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements, and the individual cost of each advertisement, placed in the Friday 27 March print edition of The Post?

  • 12284 (matches this search)

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    Did Health New Zealand obtain cost quotes from The New Zealand Herald, for the three full page advertisements, placed in the Friday 27 March print edition of The New Zealand Herald, ahead of placing the advertisements; if not, on what…

  • 12285 (matches this search)

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    Were the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements, placed in the Friday 27 March print edition of The New Zealand Herald, part of a broader governmental campaign; if so, what is the total cost of campaign, if anything?

  • 12286 (matches this search)

    Question published

    After placing three full page Health New Zealand advertisements in the Friday 27 March print edition of The New Zealand Herald, is the government planning to place further advertisements; if so, in which publications and when, if at all?

  • 12287 (matches this search)

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    Were the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements, placed in the Friday 27 March print edition of The New Zealand Herald, part of a broader governmental campaign; if so, were similar advertisements placed in other publications,…

  • 12288 (matches this search)

    Question published

    When were the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements, in the Friday 27 March 2026 print edition of The New Zealand Herald, commissioned?

  • 12289 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Did Health New Zealand subcontract a marketing agency, for the design of the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements in the Friday 27 March print edition of The New Zealand Herald; if so, which agency, and at what cost, if at all?

  • 12290 (matches this search)

    Question published

    From which budget line did the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements, in the Friday 27 March print edition of The New Zealand Herald, come from?

  • 12291 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Why did Health New Zealand place three full page advertisements in the Friday 27 March print edition of The New Zealand Herald?

  • 12292 (matches this search)

    Question published

    How did the placement of three advertisements, in the Friday 27 March 2026 print edition of The New Zealand Herald, contribute to improving national health outcomes, if at all?

  • 12293 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What was the individual cost of placing each one of the three individual Health New Zealand advertisements, in the Friday 27 March 2026 print edition of The New Zealand Herald?

  • 12294 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What was the total cost of placing the three Health New Zealand advertisements in the Friday 27 March 2026 print edition of The New Zealand Herald?

  • 12766 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Did Health New Zealand obtain cost quotes from The Press, for the three full page advertisements, placed in the Friday 27 March print edition of The Press, ahead of placing the advertisements; if not, on what procurement basis were these…

  • 12767 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Were the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements, placed in the Friday 27 March print edition of The Press, part of a broader governmental campaign; if so, what is the total cost of campaign, if anything?

  • 12768 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Were the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements, placed in the Friday 27 March print edition of The Press, part of a broader governmental campaign; if so, were similar advertisements placed in other publications, and which…

  • 12769 (matches this search)

    Question published

    When were the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements, in the Friday 27 March 2026 print edition of The Press, commissioned?

  • 12770 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Did Health New Zealand subcontract a marketing agency, for the design of the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements in the Friday 27 March print edition of The Press; if so, which agency, and at what cost, if at all?

  • 12771 (matches this search)

    Question published

    From which budget line did the three full page Health New Zealand advertisements, in the Friday 27 March print edition of The Press, come from?

  • 12772 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Why did Health New Zealand place three full page advertisements in the Friday 27 March print edition of The Press?

  • 12773 (matches this search)

    Question published

    How did the placement of three advertisements, in the Friday 27 March 2026 print edition of The Press, contribute to improving national health outcomes, if at all?

  • 12774 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What was the individual cost of placing each one of the three individual Health New Zealand advertisements, in the Friday 27 March 2026 print edition of The Press?

  • 12775 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What was the total cost of placing the three Health New Zealand advertisements in the Friday 27 March 2026 print edition of The Press?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that after years of mismanagement, wait times are reducing under this Government. Clear improvements are being delivered across all five Government health targets, with the quarterly results for October to December 2025…

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Question 12539 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 12540 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Pharmac websites: https://www.health.govt.nz/information-releases/lists-of-advice-provided-to-ministers-2019-2025…

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Question 12541 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 12542 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of advice that I have received that support delivering access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Pharmac websites:…

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Question 12715 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many funded full-time equivalent positions in each Health New Zealand district were vacant at the last day of each calendar month since 1 July 2022, broken down by district and by role category?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. It is important for the Member to note that our Government has been focussed on increasing the number of frontline health staff working within Health New Zealand. That's why, since coming to…

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12376, 12381 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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  • 12376 (matches this search)

    How does the government support those with Young-onset Dementia to access age-appropriate day support care, other than those services used by predominantly older peoples, if at all?

  • 12381 (matches this search)

    Are people living with Young-onset Dementia able to access age-appropriate care, regardless of location; what specific actions are there to address this, if any?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised Health New Zealand commissioned seven new service trials in June 2023 under the Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan implementation programme. These trials focus on priority populations, including Māori, Pacific peoples, people…

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Question 12378 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    What supports exist to support those with Young-onset Dementia to access behaviour therapy, if required, if any?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that general practitioners can refer patients to a mental health or memory clinic, which can prescribe and provide behaviour therapy where clinically appropriate. I am further advised that access to additional services, such…

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Question 12379 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    What national publicly funded support services exist to support those with Young-onset Dementia to navigate employment exit and loss of income, if any?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that the Ministry for Social Development do not have any specific support services for those who have young onset dementia.

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Question 12380 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    How do the public know if any funding is going towards supporting those people living with Young-onset Dementia; how is this spending tracked, if at all?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Health New Zealand does not publish expenditure specifically for services which support people with younger onset dementia, however, some data regarding expenditure does record the age of residents living in dementia…