19902 (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:	19902 (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_19902_2026
Document guid:	ef3c6f8b-4366-4691-8632-5605c88be11f

19902 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Is Health New Zealand currently negotiating any placement securing agreements, memoranda of understanding, or other formal arrangements with the University of Waikato in support of the proposed medical programme?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that Health New Zealand is not currently negotiating any formal placement agreements, memoranda of understanding, or other formal arrangements with the University of Waikato in respect of the medical programme.