19891 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 11 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	19891 (2026)
Question asked:	20 May 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	06 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_19891_2026
Document guid:	0eeafd8f-21ea-4f63-8d6d-bd733f6defb9

19891 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What regulatory changes, if any, are planned to support graduates of the proposed University of Waikato medical school into post graduate training in rural and primary care settings?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that there are currently no regulatory changes planned. However, I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Question 19894 (2026) for more information on supporting students in rural and primary care settings.