29980 (2023). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

29980 (2023). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Will the Minister undertake a cost benefit analysis on a third medical school at Waikato University, and will this include comparison to the costs and benefits of provision through New Zealand’s existing medical schools, if not why not?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: Yes. I expect a cost-benefit analysis on a third medical school at the University of Waikato will include comparison to the costs and benefits of provision through New Zealand’s existing medical schools.