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Has Health NZ indicated a preparedness to enter longer term contracts for the delivery of publicly funded elective surgical services that are provided by third parties, if so, how many years is a longer-term contract anticipated to last?

Answered Question 13973 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has Health NZ indicated a preparedness to enter longer term contracts for the delivery of publicly funded elective surgical services that are provided by third parties, if so, how many years is a longer-term contract anticipated to last?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Health New Zealand intends to take up and extend a right of renewal term with members of the Surgical Panel. The proposed term of the right of renewals vary. This aligns with the approach used by successive governments to support better value for money and make full use of available capacity across the health system to ensure more patients are seen and treated sooner.