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Was he aware, before the rapid build ward programme was announced on 2 November 2025, of site-specific constraints at Waikato Hospital, including helicopter noise, resource-consent requirements, contaminated land, or loss of staff car parking, if so, what was he aware of?

Answered Question 33242 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Was he aware, before the rapid build ward programme was announced on 2 November 2025, of site-specific constraints at Waikato Hospital, including helicopter noise, resource-consent requirements, contaminated land, or loss of staff car parking, if so, what was he aware of?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I receive regular reporting from Health New Zealand on the progress of the Interim Inpatient Units. I was aware there were challenges with the Waikato location, and that Health NZ had conducted extensive due diligence to validate the confirmed site. This Government is focused on delivering practical improvements to the health system after years of underinvestment in hospital infrastructure. I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Question 25704 (2026).