46927 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

46927 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Further to reply 43510 (2025), is the mid-2026 milestone for shorter wait times for elective treatment 70% as stated on page 17 of the Health Delivery Plan or 67% as stated on page 16 of the Health Targets Implementation Plan?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that 70 per cent is the target for 30 June 2026, as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare, and that 67 per cent was the previous target.