4035 (2026). Ingrid Leary to the Minister for Mental Health

Written Question

Published date: 26 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	4035 (2026)
Question asked:	12 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Ingrid Leary
Portfolio:	Minister for Mental Health
Minister replying:	Hon Matt Doocey
Answer received:	22 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_04035_2026
Document guid:	82e67b33-6aab-4e4e-8205-dd488253fb1e

4035 (2026). Ingrid Leary to the Minister for Mental Health: Are there any specific support services in Health New Zealand for people diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; if not, are there any plans to introduce any?

Hon Matt Doocey: I am advised that ADHD may be assessed and managed through several local services and pathways. I am further advised that since 1 February 2026, vocationally registered specialist general practitioners and nurse practitioners (within scope) can initiate treatment with stimulant medications for ADHD, and nurse practitioners in paediatric or mental health services are able to initiate treatment with stimulant medication for children and adolescents.