5513 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 06 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5513 (2026)
Question asked:	19 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	02 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05513_2026
Document guid:	ee6ffec0-561d-4b37-8ffd-e5d3a87443fb

5513 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Health: How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of Health New Zealand, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

Hon Simeon Brown: Six candidates were considered for the Chair of Health New Zealand role, and three candidates were interviewed for the role.