5324 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 05 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5324 (2026)
Question asked:	17 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	26 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05324_2026
Document guid:	a55333e1-98b7-4bfd-8332-26640da652b0

5324 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: In which regions are approved participants in the Nurse Practitioner Training and Support Scheme currently based?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that the Nurse Practitioner candidates enrolled in the 2026 cohort are located in Northern, Te Manawa Taki, Central, and Te Waipounamu regions.