2916 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 19 Feb 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	2916 (2025)
Question asked:	02 Feb 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	14 Feb 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_02916_2025
Document guid:	8960116b-7fca-4946-803d-1bf9f30b73d8

2916 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Has he explored the feasibility of increasing medical school intakes at existing universities rather than establishing a third medical school, if not, why not?

Hon Simeon Brown: Our Government is focused on delivering timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders. We have committed to increasing the number of medical school places.