28187 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Associate Minister of Health

28187 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Associate Minister of Health: Further to WPQ 20208, will the Minister pause implementation of the proposed changes until Pharmac completes Māori-specific equity impact modelling, and if not, on what basis does he consider it appropriate to proceed?

Hon David Seymour: I am advised that Pharmac will consider all consultation feedback and undertake further assessments if necessary before a final decision is made. Decisions on which medicines are funded are operational matters for Pharmac, who makes those decisions independently within its statutory role and available funding.