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Did Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora have a fully funded and operationally ready Winter Preparedness Plan in place by the end of February 2026, if so on what date was this finalised or approved?

Answered Question 7351 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Did Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora have a fully funded and operationally ready Winter Preparedness Plan in place by the end of February 2026, if so on what date was this finalised or approved?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that the Winter Plan for 2026 was approved by the Health New Zealand Board on 3 March 2026. I also refer the Member to the following press release: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/more-staff-extra-beds-hospitals-prepare-winter