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Will the Minister itemise the funding across 24/7 monitoring and response, specialist cyber workforce, critical system upgrades, and primary-care oversight for the $153.6 million Digital Services Cyber Security initiative in Budget 2026?

Answered Question 27050 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Will the Minister itemise the funding across 24/7 monitoring and response, specialist cyber workforce, critical system upgrades, and primary-care oversight for the $153.6 million Digital Services Cyber Security initiative in Budget 2026?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

Yes, I am advised that this investment will maintain Health New Zealand’s cyber security workforce and 24/7 monitoring of security threats, meaning it is well placed to rapidly respond to incidents. The exact allocation of funding will be determined as part of Health NZ's implementation planning.