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What plans exist to maintain inter-hospital road transfers of critically ill patients during a fuel crisis?

Answered Question 12073 (2026)
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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • What plans exist to maintain inter-hospital road transfers of critically ill patients during a fuel crisis?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that patient transfer ambulances are defined as critical customers in the Fuel Response Plan 2026, with the right to access priority supply at nominated sites for the purpose of continuing essential functions.