Dr. Michael Wynn-Williams spoke at the New Zealand Parliament on March 25, 2025

Dr. Michael Wynn-Williams addressed New Zealand Parliament on March 25, 2025, as a featured speaker at the Endometriosis Awareness Month Reception at Parliament, where he made a compelling case for why New Zealand needs a National Endometriosis Action Plan. Speaking alongside research project coordinator Katherine Ellis, Dr. Wynn-Williams presented evidence highlighting the urgent need for healthcare reform in endometriosis care, drawing attention to the average 9.7-year diagnostic delay faced by New Zealand patients and the significant impact this has on the lives of approximately 120,000 New Zealanders living with the condition.

As President of the Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society and an endometriosis specialist, Dr. Wynn-Williams emphasised the stark contrast between New Zealand’s stagnant approach and Australia’s progressive National Action Plan, which includes substantial government funding, research initiatives, and specialised clinics. His parliamentary address formed part of Endometriosis New Zealand’s broader advocacy campaign during Endometriosis Awareness Month, reinforcing calls for bipartisan political support to address what he describes as a systemic failure in women’s healthcare that demands immediate government attention and action.