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Why is Rangiora not identified on Health New Zealand’s published list of locations receiving new or enhanced services through the Urgent and After-Hours Healthcare Programme, while Amberley and Rolleston are listed? and 4 other questions

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Asked by

Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 39605

    Why is Rangiora not identified on Health New Zealand’s published list of locations receiving new or enhanced services through the Urgent and After-Hours Healthcare Programme, while Amberley and Rolleston are listed?

  • 39606

    Has Health New Zealand assessed whether an 8am to 10pm Rangiora Health Hub urgent-care service is sufficient to meet current and projected demand in Waimakariri; if so, what did that assessment conclude?

  • 39607

    Is the new Rangiora urgent and after-hours service funded through the Government’s $164 million Urgent and After-Hours Healthcare Programme; if not, through what funding mechanism will it be funded?

  • 39610

    What direct Crown capital funding, if any, has been provided for the construction of the new Rangiora extended-hours medical facility, broken down by agency and amount?

  • 39611

    Has Health New Zealand entered into a funding agreement with South Link Health Services or any related entity for urgent or after-hours healthcare services at the new Rangiora facility; if so, what is the value, duration, and commencement date of that agreement?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Health New Zealand continues to review local service demand, patient flows, and population growth as implementation progresses. As part of that work, Health New Zealand is considering options for a potential urgent and after-hours service in Rangiora and is exploring possible funding arrangements.