16304 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 26 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	16304 (2026)
Question asked:	16 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	20 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_16304_2026
Document guid:	9eedaf6c-1e07-429c-a9a0-3d62f5fd0c03

16304 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: How many ophthalmologist FTE positions have been vacant in each Health NZ district for more than three months as at the most recent available date?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that Health New Zealand does not collect centralised data regarding how long a position has been vacant.