18907 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Associate Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 22 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	18907 (2026)
Question asked:	10 May 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Associate Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Matt Doocey
Answer received:	18 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_18907_2026
Document guid:	c29b8ab8-8a76-4985-975e-648d0ea92f1e

18907 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Associate Minister of Health: How many parents and whānau who experienced perinatal loss accessed specialist mental health support, if any, in the 12 months ending 31 March 2026, broken down by region?

Hon Matt Doocey: I am advised that Health New Zealand does not hold information on the number of parents and whānau who experienced perinatal loss and accessed specialist mental health support and therefore it cannot be provided.