5517 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 24 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5517 (2026)
Question asked:	19 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	18 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05517_2026
Document guid:	e0131bee-dd48-463d-bdf2-5adfb0d79440

5517 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What proportion of patients with renal failure in Whakatāne, if any, undergo peritoneal dialysis because there is not capacity for haemodialysis?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that 11 percent of renal failure patients in Whakatāne are undergoing peritoneal dialysis. Please note that some patients might be better served with haemodialysis from a clinical perspective but the patient would prefer to stay on a sub-optimal therapy in order to stay at home. This data isn't measured or captured by any formal means.