27016 (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:	27016 (2026)
Question asked:	07 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_27016_2026
Document guid:	fcdb76a9-069a-4d31-830f-1f68a43be3d3

27016 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What is Health New Zealand’s target split, if any, between domestic and international nursing recruitment?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that Health New Zealand does not have specific targets for domestic or international recruitment in place; however, New Zealand-trained nurses are employed as a priority.