44279 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 08 Oct 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	44279 (2025)
Question asked:	10 Sep 2025
Member asking:	Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	02 Oct 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_44279_2025
Document guid:	f7382162-069c-46fc-a2c9-eefb2dcb6847

44279 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Health: What actions, if any, is the Minister taking to address Māori oral health inequities?

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, investment in Health New Zealand's mobile dental service has increased access to oral health services and expanded oral healthcare provided to communities in rural areas, including Māori.