31225 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 01 Jul 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	31225 (2025)
Question asked:	15 Jun 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	25 Jun 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_31225_2025
Document guid:	04446a3c-0f21-4ed7-a95a-ec699d4e931e

31225 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What is the total count of Health New Zealand - Tairāwhiti Senior Medical Officer exits between 31 December 2024 and 1 June 2025?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that between 31 December 2024 and 1 June 2025, a total of 5.6 FTE Senior Medical Officer exits, representing 6 individuals at Health New Zealand in Gisborne. Our Government remains focused on strengthening the frontline and supporting our regional hospitals to attract and retain the staff they need.