Office of Hon Simeon Brown
Minister of Health
Minister for Energy
Minister for State Owned Enterprises
Hannah H
By email: [FYI request #34402 email]
Ref: SBOIA26-1075
Dear Hannah
Response to your request for information
Thank you for your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) on 6 April 2026
to the Minister of Health, Hon Simeon Brown.
You requested:
"Given your role as Minister of Health, I am seeking information on national oversight,
policy direction, and accountability for these systems.
1. What national policies, frameworks, or directives are currently in place to support
healthcare staff (including doctors and nurses) to raise concerns or provide
feedback?
2. What evidence, research, or expert advice has informed the development of these
policies?
3. How is the effectiveness of "speak up" systems measured at a
national level?
Please include any key performance indicators, staff survey measures, or reporting
frameworks used.
4. What mechanisms exist to ensure that concerns raised by staff result in
observable action or system-level change?
5.
What protections are in place nationally to prevent retaliation or negative career
impact for staff who raise concerns?
6. Has the Ministry of Health or Health New Zealand provided you with any reports,
briefings, or evaluations on the effectiveness of these systems?
If so, please provide copies.
7.
Are there any identified gaps, risks, or challenges in current "speak up" systems
that have been raised at a
national level?"
On 13 April 2026, the Office of Hon Simeon Brown contacted you to advise that parts of your
request seek information that is more closely aligned with the functions of Health New
Zealand (Health NZ):
Private Bag 18041, Pmliament Buildings. Wellington 6160. New Zealand I +64 4 817 6804 I s.brown,,;i:ministers.govt.nz