33846 (2026). Ingrid Leary to the Minister for Mental Health

Written Question

Published date: 12 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	33846 (2026)
Question asked:	28 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Ingrid Leary
Portfolio:	Minister for Mental Health
Minister replying:	Hon Matt Doocey
Answer received:	05 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_33846_2026
Document guid:	c1f9dcdb-e898-4792-8737-d45310ee5c0f

33846 (2026). Ingrid Leary to the Minister for Mental Health: What date were ministers first told about issues in Wakari Hospital Ward 10A, and what specific immediate action did they take, if any?

Hon Matt Doocey: My office was first advised of issues in Wakari Hospital Ward 10A on 15 April 2026, and subsequently through the Health New Zealand Mental Health Weekly Report. Since 15 April 2026 I have had multiple discussions with officials and sought assurance from senior Health NZ leadership that decisions relating to Ward 10A would be progressed as quickly as possible, with patient safety at the forefront of decision-making.