82149 (2024). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 23 Jan 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	82149 (2024)
Question asked:	16 Dec 2024
Member asking:	Hon Ginny Andersen
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	14 Jan 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_82149_2024
Document guid:	1345c374-31d9-451b-b139-491244529dde

82149 (2024). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Health: Further to WPQ 72532 (2024); why is Te Awakairangi Birthing Unit not being used as a special care baby unit?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that more complex neo-natal care will continue to best be provided within a hospital setting.