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Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Labour
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Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall

Shadow Minister of Health, Former Minister for Seniors (2020–2023)

New Zealand Labour Party
List MP (based in Wellington)
HIGH seniors relevance

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Party

New Zealand Labour Party

Electorate

List MP (based in Wellington)

Profile source

Knowledge base MP profile

Recorded role topics

Health, Seniors policy

Policy Watch Summary

Shadow Health Minister — Labour's lead spokesperson on health, the single most important portfolio for older people (access to healthcare, aged care, dementia services, palliative care). Former Minister for Seniors (Nov 2020 – Feb 2023) — held dedicated portfolio for older New Zealanders. Infectious diseases physician by training.

Wikipedia Background

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Ayesha Jennifer Verrall is a New Zealand politician, infectious-diseases physician and researcher with expertise in tuberculosis and international health. Since 2020, she has been a Member of the New Zealand House of Representatives for the Labour Party.

Ayesha Jennifer Verrall is a New Zealand politician, infectious-diseases physician and researcher with expertise in tuberculosis and international health.
Since 2020, she has been a Member of the New Zealand House of Representatives for the Labour Party.

Role Breakdown

Shadow Minister of Health
Former Minister for Seniors (2020–2023)

Topics in Recorded Responsibilities

Health

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Seniors policy

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Recorded Positions

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