5326 (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:	5326 (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_05326_2026
Document guid:	ee290926-ec66-48f4-8a94-e20b4607104c

5326 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Of those approved for funding under the Nurse Practitioner Training and Support Scheme to date, how many are located in rural versus urban areas?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that Health New Zealand does not hold rural versus urban data for the Nurse Practitioner Training and Support Scheme.