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Question 18917 (2026)

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    Has acalabrutinib been funded by Pharmac for the treatment of relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma; and if not, is it under consideration for funding?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that Pharmac has not received an application for acalabrutinib for this indication, and therefore it is not currently under consideration for funding.

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Question 18918 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has ibrutinib been funded by Pharmac for the treatment of relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma; and if not, is it under consideration for funding?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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No, ibrutinib is not currently funded by Pharmac for the treatment of relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma. I am advised by Pharmac that ibrutinib has been assessed and added to the Options for Investment List, and may be considered…

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Question 18919 (2026)

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    Has venetoclax been funded by Pharmac for the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia in patients who are unfit for intensive chemotherapy, if not, is it under consideration for funding?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Yes, venetoclax is funded by Pharmac for the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia in patients who are unable to receive intensive chemotherapy. I am advised by Pharmac it has been funded since 1 May 2025. I refer the Member to the…

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Question 18920 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    Has azacitidine been funded by Pharmac for the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia in patients who are unfit for intensive chemotherapy; and if not, is it under consideration for funding?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Yes, azacitidine is funded by Pharmac for the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia in patients who are unable to receive intensive chemotherapy. I am advised by Pharmac that azacitidine has been funded since 1 May 2025. I refer the Member…

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Question 18921 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    Has blinatumomab been funded by Pharmac for the treatment of relapsed or refractory precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia; and if not, is it under consideration for funding?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised by Pharmac that an application for blinatumomab for this indication has been received and is currently awaiting clinical advice. I refer the Member to the following link for more information:…

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Question 18922 (2026)

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    Has blinatumomab been funded by Pharmac for the treatment of precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in patients in complete haematological remission with measurable residual disease; and if not, is it under consideration for…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised by Pharmac that an application for blinatumomab for this indication has been received and is currently under assessment. I refer the Member to the following link for more information:…

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Question 18299 (2026)

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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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

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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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Question 18300 (2026)

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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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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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Question 18301 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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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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Question 18302 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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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Question 18404 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

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None.

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Question 18405 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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None.

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Question 18406 (2026)

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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 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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As Associate Minister of Health, none.

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Question 18407 (2026)

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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 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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None.

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17667, 17875 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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  • 17667 (matches this search)

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    Which public hospitals have the longest-standing unresolved infection prevention or control (IPC) corrective action requirements; and what is the longest period for which an IPC-related corrective action has remained outstanding?

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    Are there any cases in the past three years where the same infection prevention and control finding has been repeated in a subsequent audit at the same facility; if so, how many, and at which hospitals?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that from 2022 to date, four public hospitals have had recurring partial attainments, over varying periods, related to infection prevention and control that remain as a partial attainment. These public hospitals are: • Health…

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17674, 17879 (2026)

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  • 17674 (matches this search)

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    Is the proportion of public hospital audits identifying infection prevention and control non-attainment higher, lower, or unchanged compared with the previous three-year period?

  • 17879 (matches this search)

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    What are the most commonly cited audit observations contributing to infection prevention and control non-attainment in public hospitals?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that no audits have identified ‘non-attainment’ in relation to infection prevention and control in the current three-year period or the previous three-year period.

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Question 17876 (2026)

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    What proportion of corrective actions, if any, set out in public hospital audit reports in the past three years have been completed on time, completed late, and remain outstanding?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that HealthCERT is unable to provide proportions of corrective actions completed on time, completed late, or outstanding over the past three years, as it only reports on corrective actions arising from the most recent audit.…

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Question 17877 (2026)

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    In how many public hospital audits in the past three years has infection prevention or control staffing levels or limited access to infection prevention specialist expertise been cited as a factor contributing to non-attainment?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised, none.

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Question 17878 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    In how many public hospital audits in the past three years has infrastructure or facility condition been cited as a contributing factor to infection prevention or control non-attainment, if at all; and at which hospitals, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised, none.

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Question 17882 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What were the specific audit findings underlying each instance of a “Not Attained” assessment against an infection prevention and control criterion at a public hospital in the past three years?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that from April 2023 to April 2026 there were no audits that resulted in criteria rated as “not attained”.

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17235, 17766 (2026)

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    What is the current overall RAG (Red/Amber/Green) status of Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopment - Project Maunga - Stage 2, and what are the individual RAG ratings for schedule, budget, and scope, if any?

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    How many risks are currently open for Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopment - Project Maunga - Stage 2, 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 any risks currently open on Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopment - Project Maunga - Stage 2 have mitigations in place to manage them. Actively managing risks is a standard part of managing major infrastructure projects.…

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Question 17669 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    Has HealthCERT issued any directions, notices, or formal corrective action requirements to any public hospital in relation to infection prevention or control failings in the past three years under the Health and Disability Services…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised, yes, for audits conducted between April 2023 and April 2026, 38 corrective actions related to infection prevention and control were issued to public hospitals as a condition of certification under the Health and Disability…

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Question 17671 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    Has any public hospital been issued with a shortened certification period, provisional certification, or partial provisional audit in the past three years where infection prevention or control non-attainment was a contributing factor; if…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

No. I am advised that there are no public hospitals that have had a shortened certification period.

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17673, 17676 (2026)

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    Which public hospitals, if any, have had infection prevention and control-related non-attainments identified at two or more consecutive certification or surveillance audits?

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    Which infection prevention and control criteria have the highest rate of non-attainment across public hospital audits over the past three years, broken down by year?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised, none.

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Question 17675 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which public hospitals currently hold the highest number of “Partially Attained” or “Not Attained” findings against any infection prevention and control criteria at their most recent certification audit?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that at the most recent certification audits, the highest number of 'partially attained' findings against infection prevention and control criteria were recorded at: • Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti • Health New…

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Question 17677 (2026)

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    How many findings, if any, of “Partially Attained” and “Not Attained” have been recorded against each infection prevention and control-related criterion of Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard NZS 8134:2021, broken down by…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that audits conducted from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026 identified 38 'partially attained' against each infection prevention and control-related criterion of Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard NZS 8134:2021.…

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Question 17692 (2026)

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    How many individual infection control-related criteria are assessed at a full public hospital certification audit under Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard NZS 8134:2021?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Section five of Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard NZS 8134:2021 Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Stewardship has five subsections and a total of 30 infection control related criteria. All 30 criteria are assessed at…

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Question 17739 (2026)

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    How many public hospitals' audits in each of the past three financial years, identified one or more criteria relating to infection prevention and control as “Partially Attained” or “Not Attained”; and what proportion of total public…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that a total of 46 audits were undertaken across 19 public hospitals between 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026. Of those 46 audits, 24 audits across 15 public hospitals identified one or more criteria as 'partially attained'…

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Question 17740 (2026)

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    Which public hospital facilities operated by Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora have undergone a certification or surveillance audit in each of the past three financial years?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I refer the Member to the table attached.

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Question 17478 (2026)

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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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

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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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Question 17479 (2026)

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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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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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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Question 17480 (2026)

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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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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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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Question 17481 (2026)

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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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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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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Question 17583 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

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None.

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Question 17584 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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None.

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Question 17585 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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As Associate Minister of Health, none.

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Question 17586 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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None.

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Question 17328 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he sought assurance on the infrastructure and digital components of both the New Dunedin Hospital Inpatient and Outpatients Buildings via a Gateway review, if so on what date?

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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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Question 17329 (2026)

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    Has he shared any project or programme reports on the New Dunedin Hospital Inpatient Building with Joint Ministers, the Treasury, or the Infrastructure Commission since 1 November 2025 if so with whom and on what dates?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

As Minister, I regularly engage with my Ministerial colleagues on a range of issues affecting my portfolio through various channels, including in-person conversations, phone calls, and discussions on portfolio matters at Cabinet…

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Question 17330 (2026)

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    Has he sought project and programme reports from Health New Zealand on the New Dunedin Hospital Inpatient Building, since 1 November 2025, if so on what dates?

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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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Question 17360 (2026)

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    Further to reply 14031 (2026), is it correct than that in his capacity as Minister of Health he has never held meetings where representatives of Roa Group Holdings Limited were in attendance, given that there is no mention of Roa Group…

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Question 17361 (2026)

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    Further to reply 14030 (2026), is he therefore not aware of any Health New Zealand analysis or advice regarding the potential use of the Roa-developed Wānaka health precinct for delivery of publicly funded health services?

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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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6 questions (2026)

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    What is the number of psychogeriactric beds in New Zealand per quarter for the past six financial years?

  • 17187 (matches this search)

    What is the number of dementia beds in New Zealand per quarter for the past six financial years?

  • 17188 (matches this search)

    What is the number of dual rest home/hospital beds in New Zealand per quarter for the past six financial years?

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    What is the number of hospital aged residential care home beds in New Zealand per quarter for the past six financial years?

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    What is the number of rest home beds in New Zealand per quarter for the past six financial years?

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    What are the number of aged residential care beds in New Zealand per quarter for the past six financial years?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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17184, 17211 (2026)

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    What is the number of residential disability beds in New Zealand per quarter for the past six financial years?

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    What is the number of Residential Disability beds in New Zealand per quarter for the past six financial years?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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I refer the Member to the attached table, which provides the number of individuals who have had their needs assessed as requiring the level of support provided by residential-based support services. The Ministry of Social Development’s…

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Question 17209 (2026)

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    What is the number of NGO Hospital beds in New Zealand per quarter for the past six financial years?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that Health New Zealand does not routinely report a single consolidated national list of beds operated by non-government organisations.

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Question 17210 (2026)

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    What is the number of Residential Pyschiatric beds in New Zealand per quarter for the past six financial years?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that validated quarterly data across the past six financial years is not held centrally within Health New Zealand.

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Question 17214 (2026)

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    What is the number of Public Hospital beds in New Zealand per quarter for the past six financial years?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that Health New Zealand does not routinely report on the number of public hospital beds as a single standardised quarterly series. However, the Ministry of Health has a public list of all certified public hospital providers in…

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Question 17221 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    How many people, if any, have been waiting for a first specialist assessment for more than 12 months at the end of each quarter for the past six financial years?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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My focus is on ensuring that New Zealanders can access timely, high-quality healthcare when they need it. When this Government came into office, a growing number of patients were waiting longer for specialist care. To strengthen…

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    Does Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopment - Project Maunga - Stage 2 currently require any ministerial decisions or approvals in order to proceed, if so, what decisions are required and when are they needed, 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 no Ministerial decisions or approvals are currently required in order for Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopment - Project Maunga - Stage 2 to proceed.

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    When was the Minister of Health last formally briefed or updated on the progress of Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopment - Project Maunga - Stage 2, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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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:…