12838 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 22 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	12838 (2026)
Question asked:	07 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	18 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_12838_2026
Document guid:	4127e7d2-11b2-41af-893f-4c0f8636722b

12838 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Health: What contingency plans, if any, are in place to manage urgent gastroenterology cases in Palmerston North following the loss of specialist staff?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that an acute on-call roster is in place to maintain access to urgent endoscopy procedures. This is supported by resources across the Central region to ensure rosters remain filled.