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What fee, if any, is a patient charged for dental treatment at the Hutt Valley Hospital, and is that fee required to be paid on the day of treatment?

Answered Question 27916 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What fee, if any, is a patient charged for dental treatment at the Hutt Valley Hospital, and is that fee required to be paid on the day of treatment?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that patients who attend Hutt Valley Hospital for urgent relief of dental pain are charged $50 which is payable on the day.