40491 (2026). Ingrid Leary to the Associate Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 04 Oct 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	40491 (2026)
Question asked:	10 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Ingrid Leary
Portfolio:	Associate Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Casey Costello
Answer received:	28 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_40491_2026
Document guid:	57d12405-6256-4a77-bf6f-7d5ffdafec24

40491 (2026). Ingrid Leary to the Associate Minister of Health: How will Health New Zealand ensure that those, living with dementia, who currently receive home support, are in consent over changes to who is providing their care; how will this be communicated, and within what time frame before changes?

Hon Casey Costello: I am advised that clients and, where appropriate, their families and/or their Enduring Power of Attorney, will be advised of any changes well in advance.