49022 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 21 Oct 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	49022 (2025)
Question asked:	08 Oct 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	16 Oct 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_49022_2025
Document guid:	609a6976-da4b-480a-b03e-f55428316cd1

49022 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What steps, if any, have been taken to secure the required workforce for the new Dunedin 24/7 urgent care service?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that procurement for a new Dunedin 24/7 urgent care service has commenced as part of our Government's focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare. This was announced publicly in May this year: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-and-improved-urgent-and-after-hours-healthcare