46557 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

46557 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: How many, if any, unexpected patterns or variations in results, have been detected in data collected since 1 July 2024 for the purpose of reporting on the Minister’s health targets and for each instance, what were the patterns or variations identified in data for each target?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that Health New Zealand's quarterly reporting explains the results, and caveats or disclaimers to explain any data issues such as patterns or variations it has identified while collating the data for transparant reporting as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare. I refer the Member to Health New Zealand's website: https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-information/planning-and-performance/quarterly-performance-reporting and here: https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-information/planning-and-performance/health-targets