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Were any delays to Rural Primary Birthing Units in Central Otago recorded during the period prior to December 2023, if so, what were those delays, what caused them, and how long did they extend the project timeline, if any?

Answered Question 39846 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Were any delays to Rural Primary Birthing Units in Central Otago recorded during the period prior to December 2023, if so, what were those delays, what caused them, and how long did they extend the project timeline, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates which are published at the following link: https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/publications/briefings-to-the-minister-of-health-2026.