15323 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 10 Apr 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	15323 (2025)
Question asked:	27 Mar 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	06 Apr 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_15323_2025
Document guid:	31e0d543-a7d0-4ee1-bfef-ce0d2736def1

15323 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What steps, if any, has Health New Zealand taken to recruit or retain specialist palliative care nurses since 1 January 2025?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that since 1 January 2025, Health New Zealand has recruited palliative care nurses to help deliver access to timely, quality palliative care.