11239 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 27 May 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	11239 (2024)
Question asked:	13 May 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	21 May 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_11239_2024
Document guid:	d97f0fbf-4dbd-4a13-9d4c-943e923f300d

11239 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What advice, if any, has the minister received on the effect of general practitioner trainees being offered lower pay as part of the current New Zealand Resident Doctors Association negotiations?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that the majority of first year General Practice Education Programme (GPEP1) Registrars are currently employed by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. The New Zealand Resident Doctors Association is currently in bargaining with the College for the renewal of their collective agreement. I have not been advised on any proposals by the College to offer lower pay than is currently provided. In addition, it is not appropriate for me as the Minister of Health to comment on active negotiations.