25913 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 26 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	25913 (2026)
Question asked:	04 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	22 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_25913_2026
Document guid:	9e17f5dc-e161-4fed-b8e1-7786fdd19358

25913 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: On what date does he expect Health New Zealand to be able to report validated national data on declined first specialist assessment referrals?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that Health New Zealand has established a national data collection and aims to have this available by the end of December 2026.