12898 (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:	12898 (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_12898_2026
Document guid:	29b1404d-b2cf-4954-a278-ebf7c091e909

12898 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Health: What contingency plans, if any, are in place to ensure continuity of medicine access in regions experiencing pharmacy closures?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that Health New Zealand is monitoring the provision of services, on a regional and district level, and considering what additional support may be required.