27093 (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:	27093 (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_27093_2026
Document guid:	3171a2c9-f8df-4e4b-8125-aa2686d09486

27093 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: How many hospital wards in each Health New Zealand district were operating below their minimum safe staffing levels at any point in each calendar month since 1 July 2022, broken down by district?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that acuity is assessed to determine whether staffing is safe and appropriate for patient demand.