Troy Matich

Troy Matich

Political Journalist - Newstalk ZB·Newstalk ZB·

29 Oct, 2026 04:00 PM3 mins to read

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Act MP Todd Stephenson (inset, top) said he was pretty surprised the idea had been floated. Associate Minister of Health Matt Doocey (inset, bottom) declined to comment.

An Act Party MP says he’s surprised ministers aren’t on top of agency programmes, as Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora floats a pilot that goes against Cabinet direction.

Health NZ is considering piloting a subsidy on consultations for an HIV prevention medicine for Māori and Pasifika people.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis

Source: New Zealand Herald · Troy Matich

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Health
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🇳🇿 NZ
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