3421 (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:	3421 (2025)
Question asked:	04 Feb 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	15 Feb 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_03421_2025
Document guid:	429ef670-90f4-406f-9539-a587fda402a5

3421 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What measures, if any, is the government taking to reverse the decline in the use of primary maternity facilities, particularly in rural areas?

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.tewhatuora.govt.nz/publications/health-workforce-plan-2024