Statement attributable to Margie Apa, Chief Executive Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

The figure given today by the PSA regarding the National Public Health Service (NPHS) is wrong and comments in relation to it are highly misleading.

The proposed net reduction in NPHS roles is 57, which is a percentage reduction of 4.6%.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is absolutely committed to a strong focus on health promotion for New Zealanders. 

We will deliver public health campaigns and work closely with communities, as we always have.

We are focused on strengthening frontline public health services, with more clinical leadership, provided closer to communities. 

Health NZ will also continue to invest in IT systems and data and digital services.

We welcome feedback from our staff on the consultation proposals released today and will consider that carefully.

ENDS