34331 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 26 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	34331 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	20 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_34331_2026
Document guid:	5487193a-659a-4204-a331-cb3e43547def

34331 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What was the specific 12-month period, referred to in his announcement of 23 July 2026, during which 1,845 graduate registered nurses were employed across the wider health sector?

Hon Simeon Brown: The 12-month period referred to in my announcement about graduate nurses on 23 July 2026 was 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.