5518 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 06 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5518 (2026)
Question asked:	19 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	02 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05518_2026
Document guid:	24b37467-bb37-41a7-9406-3057c6a39dc0

5518 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What proportion of dialysis patients in Whakatāne undergo dialysis fewer than three times per week, and for how many, if any, is this a clinically indicated arrangement?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that no dialysis patients in Whakatāne undergo dialysis fewer than three times per week.