47324 (2025). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Health

47324 (2025). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Health: How many colonoscopies, if any, were performed in Palmerston North during the period Monday 7 July 2025 to Sunday 13 July 2025, broken down by venue and by day?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that 12 colonoscopies were performed in Palmerston North Hospital during this period as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare. I am further advised that this data has not been provided broken down by day in order to protect patient confidentiality. As the Member will be aware, this is unvalidated operational data and should not be treated as definitive or relied on as fact. Additionally, demand for these services varies.