Allied Health Aotearoa NZ 
Meeting with Health Minister Hon. Simeon Brown May 2026
Earlier this month AcNZ President Robin Kerr and her AHANZ Co Chairs met with Health Minister Hon. Simeon Brown to kōrero in support of a strong national allied health voice and a system centred on person led, function focused care.
Allied health continues to prove its impact across Aotearoa. Far from being a “support service,” our professions are key in reducing hospital stays, improving recovery outcomes, and strengthening community-based care and support. Our diverse workforce must be represented at every level of the health sector conversation.
Minister Hon. Simeon Brown was enthusiastic and energised by the creativity and innovation happening across our professions and the clear value allied health brings to the future of care.
The movement is growing — watch this space