Ayesha Verrall

Ayesha Verrall

politician New Zealand

Ayesha Verrall is a New Zealand politician and the Labour Party's health spokeswoman, known for her advocacy on healthcare accessibility and affordability. She emphasizes the need for balance in health policies, considering both patient safety and the pressures faced by general practitioners.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
6,270
Power
273$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 2 4.00 0.12% +10% 4,822,233 6,270 $210,000 273$
Totals 2 4,822,233 6,270 $210,000 273$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Ayesha Verrall criticized the lack of gynaecological cancer specialists in Wellington, calling it a huge blow for women’s health. 3

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Health NZ preparing to send gynaecological cancer patients to Australia, citing specialist shortage

New Zealand New Zealand: Labour’s health spokeswoman Dr Ayesha Verrall said questions should be asked if the deal was a 'you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours' arrangement between Quigley and the Government. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Neil Quigley denies conflict of interest as Reserve Bank chairman amid Waikato medical school deal

New Zealand New Zealand: Dr Ayesha Verrall, then Associate Health Minister, discussed the potential over-focus on tongue-tie conditions. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Tongue-tie surgeries: Warning as procedures on newborns triple

New Zealand New Zealand: Labour’s health spokeswoman Ayesha Verrall said she did not disagree with the principle of using cost-pressure adjustment to fund new initiatives. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Simeon Brown challenges Treasury over plans to cut health spending

New Zealand New Zealand: Dr Ayesha Verrall, the Labour Party health spokeswoman, criticized the delays as 'not good enough' for women participating in the screening programme. 4

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Cervical cancer screening tests delayed after testing problem at Awanui lab

New Zealand New Zealand: Former Health Minister Ayesha Verrall had approved a business case that month which recommended an immediate upgrade as the most effective solution to the patient and staff safety issues identified at the unit. 8

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Tauranga Hospital mental health unit upgrade to begin, completion expected mid-2027