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How many days of diesel fuel are currently held for hospital backup generators, broken down by hospital?

Answered Question 12095 (2026)
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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • How many days of diesel fuel are currently held for hospital backup generators, broken down by hospital?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that 62 Health New Zealand hospitals and specialist facilities are equipped with diesel generators, and that run times for essential services at each of those sites varies significantly.