45845 (2025). Dr Tracey McLellan to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 13 Oct 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	45845 (2025)
Question asked:	23 Sep 2025
Member asking:	Dr Tracey McLellan
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	08 Oct 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_45845_2025
Document guid:	6124ff21-7b25-4deb-bfee-1609bf5986d9

45845 (2025). Dr Tracey McLellan to the Minister of Health: What workforce gaps led to the reduction in staffed ICU beds at Christchurch Hospital in early 2025, if any, and is there a timeframe and budget to restore full capacity?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that there were no workforce gaps. I am further advised that Christchurch Hospital ICU increased its capacity from 21 staffed beds in 2022 to 24 staffed beds by 2025 as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare.