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Question 39656 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the number of patients who spent longer than 24 hours at Waikato Hospital’s Emergency Department broken down by month, from January 2026 to August 2026?

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many ophthalmology procedures were completed in each Health New Zealand district in each calendar month since 1 July 2022, broken down by district?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many funded full-time equivalent ophthalmologist positions in each Health New Zealand district were vacant at the last day of each calendar month since 1 July 2022, broken down by district?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Pharmac websites: https://www.health.govt.nz/information-releases/lists-of-advice-provided-to-ministers-2019-2025…

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of advice that I have received that support delivering access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Pharmac websites:…

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Pharmac websites: https://www.health.govt.nz/information-releases/lists-of-advice-provided-to-ministers-2019-2025…

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Reply lodged

Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of advice that I have received that support delivering access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Pharmac websites:…

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

On 24 August 2026, Cabinet made the following decisions on the work of the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee for the period ending 21 August 2026: • APH-26-MIN-0204 Health Workforce Committee: Appointments and Reappointment -…

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

As Associate Minister of Health, I took one paper titled "Dental Council: Reappointments and Appointments."

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Reply lodged

Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Pharmac websites: https://www.health.govt.nz/information-releases/lists-of-advice-provided-to-ministers-2019-2025…

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of advice that I have received that support delivering access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Pharmac websites:…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

As Associate Minister of Health, none.

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

None.

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What discussion, if any, has the minister or her office had with the Ministry of Health regarding its advice about vaping myths and health impacts?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Members of my office and I regularly engage with Health officials to discuss a variety of issues concerning my Health delegations, including vaping and smoking.

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What discussion, if any, has the minister or her office had with Te Whatu Ora Health NZ regarding its advice about vaping myths and health impacts?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I regularly engage with health officials on a range of issues relating to my delegations, including vaping and smoking.

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation currently require any ministerial decisions or approvals in order to proceed, if so, what decisions are required and when are they needed, if any?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    When was the Minister of Health last formally briefed or updated on the progress of Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation, if any?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many risks for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation are currently rated as deteriorating, and what is the nature of those deteriorating risks, if any?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many risks are currently open for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation, if any?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

Question published
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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the current overall RAG (Red/Amber/Green) status of Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation, and what are the individual RAG ratings for schedule, budget, and scope, if any?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    How is Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation currently tracking against its approved budget - is the project within budget, forecast to overspend, or underspent, if overspending is forecast, by how much and what are the reasons, if…

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is there any underspend currently recorded or forecast for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation, if so, what is the value of the underspend and what is the reason for it, if any?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the approved budget for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation increased since funding was first approved, if so, by how much has the budget increased in total, on what dates were budget increases approved, and what were the…

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the original approved budget for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation at the time funding was first established, if any?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the current total approved budget for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation, if any?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date was funding for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation first approved, and by which Cabinet decision was that funding approved, if any?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Were any delays to Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation 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 by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation experienced any delays to its planned timeline, if so, by how long has the project been delayed in total, what are the reasons for each delay, and what steps are being taken to recover the…

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the original projected completion date, or opening / go-live date, for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation at the time funding was first approved, if any?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What is the current projected completion date, or opening / go-live date, for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation, if any?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    When was the Minister of Health last formally briefed or updated on the progress of Regional Network Remediation, if any?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

Question published
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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does Regional Network Remediation currently require any ministerial decisions or approvals in order to proceed, if so, what decisions are required and when are they needed, if any?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    How many risks for Regional Network Remediation are currently rated as deteriorating, and what is the nature of those deteriorating risks, if any?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    How many risks are currently open for Regional Network Remediation, if any?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What is the current overall RAG (Red/Amber/Green) status of Regional Network Remediation, and what are the individual RAG ratings for schedule, budget, and scope, if any?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    Is there any underspend currently recorded or forecast for Regional Network Remediation, if so, what is the value of the underspend and what is the reason for it, if any?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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…