44280 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Health

44280 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Health: How many Māori patients, if any, are currently on elective surgical waiting list, broken down by region?

Hon Simeon Brown: I refer the Member to the attached table. I also refer the Member to my recent press release, confirming that all districts across New Zealand have seen improved performance of our Government's shorter waits for elective treatment health target: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/health-targets-reducing-wait-times-and-putting-patients-first