33119 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Associate Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 28 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	33119 (2026)
Question asked:	22 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Associate Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Casey Costello
Answer received:
Status:	Awaiting Answer
Reply type:	Question
Document ID:	WQ_33119_2026
Document guid:	e09d9cab-ce76-40a8-acfb-f42c7a38788e

33119 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Associate Minister of Health: Has any locum support or rural sustainability funding for rural LMC midwives been reduced or withdrawn in the Waikato district since 1 January 2025, if so, for how many midwives, and what reason was given?

Hon Casey Costello: Reply due: 31 Jul 2026