13320 (2026). Tākuta Ferris to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 28 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	13320 (2026)
Question asked:	09 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Tākuta Ferris
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	21 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_13320_2026
Document guid:	c3dc0a1b-53ba-4397-a8cd-ac836b8e8ad7

13320 (2026). Tākuta Ferris to the Minister of Health: What assessment has been made of how delays in access to gynaecological oncology services disproportionately affect Māori and rural patients in the Southern region?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that Health New Zealand continues to be closely monitor access issues across the country, including the Southern Region.