3416 (2025). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister of Health

3416 (2025). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister of Health: What, if any, targeted actions are being taken by Te Whatu Ora to reduce disparities in birth outcomes among Māori, Pacific peoples, young mothers, and how, if at all, is Te Whatu Ora ensuring that the shift to a primary birthing service in Whakatāne Hospital does not further exacerbate these challenges, especially for isolated communities?

Hon Simeon Brown: Our Government is focused on delivering timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders. I refer the Member to Health New Zealand's website: https://www.bopdhb.health.nz/health-and-support/health-wellbeing-services-and-advice/changes-to-whakatane-obstetrics-and-gynaecology-service/