32957 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 21 Jul 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	32957 (2025)
Question asked:	01 Jul 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	15 Jul 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_32957_2025
Document guid:	fff705ae-9b9b-4da0-a133-4788f8f6a9d0

32957 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What formal mechanisms currently exist for oversight of consumer and whānau engagement at the national level in Te Whatu Ora, including any relationship between regional Consumer Councils and a national oversight body?

Hon Simeon Brown: As part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare, Regional Consumer Councils were established in mid-2024 and are now operationally managed by regional teams. As the Member will be aware, a secretariat group, with representatives from all regions and the Consumer Engagement and Whānau Voice team, coordinates structures and administrative systems nationally.