Considering Treaty of Waitangi is inappropriate, Seymour tells Pharmac | 16 July 2024 | RNZ

Associate Health Minister David Seymour has told Pharmac it is inappropriate for the agency to keep considering the Treaty of Waitangi's place in the health sector.

David Seymour has released his letter to the Pharmac board chair, Paula Bennett, setting out his expectations for the agency.

"Pharmac's role should focus on delivering improved health outcomes underpinned by robust data and evidence, in accordance with its statutory responsibilities," he wrote.

"This should serve all New Zealanders based on actual need, without assigning their background as a proxy of need."