20548 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Children

Written Question

Published date: 11 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	20548 (2026)
Question asked:	27 May 2026
Member asking:	Hon Willow-Jean Prime
Portfolio:	Minister for Children
Minister replying:	Hon Karen Chhour
Answer received:	07 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_20548_2026
Document guid:	1d9da04b-ac9a-4e3f-b9a8-0cc0b3b8edcf

20548 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Children: Further to 5385 (2026), have the improved contract settings for the Gateway Assessment been completed, if not, when will they be completed by?

Hon Karen Chhour: I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that improved contract settings for the Gateway Assessment are currently being implemented through a move to a single national contract. I am further advised that completion of the final contract and revised settings is currently with Health New Zealand for approval.