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Dear Mr Carter,

Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request, received on 4th April, in which you requested the following information:

"I’m reaching out under the Official Information Act 1982 to get a clearer understanding of how the government is tackling New Zealand’s declining population. I’m particularly interested in how your role as Minister of Health ties into broader, cross-sector efforts to address this issue. Since this topic involves so many areas - Health, Education, Corrections, Social Development, Transport, Housing, Immigration, Economic Development, Digital Infrastructure, and beyond - I’m hoping you can provide some insight or redirect me to those who can.

Specifically, I’m looking for information on:

1. The latest available fertility rate data, detailed by each Te Whatu Ora district, including any analysis or reports highlighting trends related to declining birth rates over the past five years. Please include sources, methodologies, and criteria used to collect and analyse this data. (Likely to be addressed by Health and Statistics New Zealand.)

2. Information on existing or proposed multi-agency policies, strategies, or initiatives aimed at addressing declining fertility rates, promoting sustainable population growth, and supporting young families holistically across sectors. Additionally, please include any policy evaluations, reports, or reviews conducted on their effectiveness. (Relevant agencies: Health, Social Development, Education, Immigration, Housing, Economic Development.)

3. Details on current inter-agency efforts and initiatives targeted at improving women’s health, reproductive education, maternity care, and family planning. Please include ongoing or planned initiatives, pilots, or proposals related to these areas. (Primarily addressed by Health, with contributions from Education and Social Development.)

4. Comprehensive details of programs and policies across Health, Education, Corrections, Social Development, Transport, Housing, and Digital Infrastructure providing support to parents, including mental health services, parental leave policies, childcare, education resources, corrections rehabilitation programs, transport accessibility, social assistance, and the use of technology to improve service delivery. (Relevant agencies: Health, Education, Corrections, Social Development, Transport, Housing, Economic Development.)

5. The most recent population pyramid data and demographic projections, with breakdowns by age, gender, and district. Please include any cross-agency studies, reports, or reviews examining demographic shifts, their implications, and proposed responses. (Primarily Statistics New Zealand, Health, and Immigration.)

6. Information on policies addressing the economic and workforce implications of declining population, including workforce shortages, immigration strategies, economic development plans, housing availability, and related digital infrastructure improvements. (Relevant agencies: Immigration, Social Development, Housing, Economic Development, Digital Infrastructure.)

7. A detailed summary of your responsibilities, priorities, and initiatives as Minister of Health in collaborating with other ministers and departments (Education, Corrections, Social Development, Transport, Housing, Immigration, Economic Development, Digital Infrastructure, etc.) to respond effectively to population decline. Please include formal or informal coordination mechanisms between agencies such as working groups, interdepartmental meetings, or policy forums."

Your request will be answered within the provisions of the Official Information Act.

Kind regards,

Georgia Carr
Private Secretary Administration | Office of Hon Simeon Brown MP
Member of Parliament for Pakuranga
Minister of Health | Minister for Auckland | Minister for State Owned Enterprises
Email: [email address] Website: www.Beehive,govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

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