28833 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

28833 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: In relation to WPQ 22829 (2025), does Health New Zealand record data at a local or regional level for hospital shifts where no doctor is physically present and if not, why not?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that Health New Zealand does not collate data at a local or regional level for such shifts. This is because alternative cover is often organised and covered as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare.