39611 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 08 Sep 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	39611 (2025)
Question asked:	14 Aug 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	02 Sep 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_39611_2025
Document guid:	3baa6586-eccd-4bd6-8fb3-7cde912540d5

39611 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: How many gynaecologist roles at Te Whatu Ora are currently awaiting approval to recruit, if any, by region, district and length of wait for approval?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that, as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare, there are no gynaecologist roles currently awaiting approval to recruit.