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Has Health NZ received any offer from the private sector to expand elective surgical services capacity in return for a firm elective surgical services contract?

Answered Question 13966 (2026)
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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Has Health NZ received any offer from the private sector to expand elective surgical services capacity in return for a firm elective surgical services contract?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Health New Zealand has conducted a process to secure proposals from providers to establish commitment contracts with Surgical Panel providers.