45034 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 08 Oct 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	45034 (2025)
Question asked:	15 Sep 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	02 Oct 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_45034_2025
Document guid:	54a40a41-4fee-42b8-9219-5f2800938f85

45034 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Is performance against the Shorter Stays in Emergency Departments (SSED) target measured by averaging every patient presenting nationally?

Hon Simeon Brown: I refer the Member to the latest health targets results on Health New Zealand's website, which explains methodology: https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-information/planning-and-performance/health-targets/health-targets/performance