33135 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 22 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	33135 (2026)
Question asked:	22 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:
Status:	Awaiting Answer
Reply type:	Question
Document ID:	WQ_33135_2026
Document guid:	cac33570-8a3a-450b-9b72-1ec5b8769c70

33135 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Which of Health New Zealand's districts, if any, currently fund locum support, rural sustainability packages, or caseloading employment models for rural Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) midwives, and what form does that support take in each district?

Hon Simeon Brown: Reply due: 31 Jul 2026