17831 (2026). Ingrid Leary to the Minister for Mental Health

Written Question

Published date: 14 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	17831 (2026)
Question asked:	29 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Ingrid Leary
Portfolio:	Minister for Mental Health
Minister replying:	Hon Matt Doocey
Answer received:	07 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_17831_2026
Document guid:	8d6ad6b3-4b83-494b-9434-9fb876f802d1

17831 (2026). Ingrid Leary to the Minister for Mental Health: Of the announced extra 40 FTEs for Mental Health Crisis teams nationally, in which specific roles have they employed people, if any?

Hon Matt Doocey: I am advised of the announced extra 40 FTE for mental health crisis teams nationally, the following roles have been recruited to or offers have been made: • Two registered nurses in the Midland region • Three registered nurses in the Northern region • One consult liaison in Nelson Hospital Emergency Department • One role in an emergency psychiatric service in Dunedin.