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Question 8959 (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 9 March 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 8960 (2026)

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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 9 March 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 8961 (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 9 March 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 8962 (2026)

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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 9 March 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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As Associate Minister of Health, none.

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Question 8652 (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 9 March 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 8654 (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 9 March 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 8655 (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 9 March 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 8522 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Are covid 19 vaccinations available to people under the age of 30?

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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 information available at: https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/health-topics/immunisations/vaccines-aotearoa/covid-19-vaccines/getting-covid-19-vaccines

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Question 8598 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister consider the Radiation Safety Act 2016 to be fit for purpose for managing radiation risk associated with naturally occurring radioactive material; if not, what amendments, if any, does he intend to make to it?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that the Radiation Safety Act 2016 provides a proportionate, risk based framework to protect people and the environment while allowing for safe and beneficial use, and the Director for Radiation Safety has advised that there…

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Question 8599 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the incorporation of IAEA Basic Safety Standards for the regulation of naturally occurring radioactive material into the 2016 Radiation Safety Act to ensure regulatory oversight of…

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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 8004 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he seen the finding in the September 2025 homelessness insights report regarding the increase in the number of nights spent in mental health and addiction facilities by people reported as homeless between June 2024 and June 2025, and…

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Yes. The report shows an increase in access to mental health support for people who are experiencing homelessness.

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8103, 8108 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that the Cabinet Office circular: Needs-based Service Provision CO(24)5 makes no provision for exemptions, or for considering exemptions. Therefore, no exemptions have been requested or granted by Pharmac.

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Question 8107 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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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 8111 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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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 continues to use data and evidence to inform its decision making. Some amendments have been made to relevant policies to reflect the requirements of the directive following discussion by the Senior Leadership Team…

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Question 8126 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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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 requested 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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8290, 8291 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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  • 8290 (matches this search)

    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

  • 8291 (matches this search)

    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet Office circular of 13 September 2024 makes no provision for exemptions, or for considering exemptions; therefore, no exemptions have been requested or granted.

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Question 8292 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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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 8295 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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The Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand continue to produce advice and policies in line with the Government's expectations, which includes being in-line with the Cabinet Office Circular titled Needs-Based Service Provision.

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Question 8318 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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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 8356 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to replies 404 (2026) and 5313 (2026), can the Minister confirm whether the quarterly hospital and specialist services activity reports produced by Health New Zealand cross-reference facility type codes to separately identify…

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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’s quarterly reports include activity data on some key hospital and specialist services outputs, and those volumes reflect all activities delivered or funded by Health NZ (i.e. within public hospitals or…

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Question 8360 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 1364 (2026), what are the URLs to these two agreements?

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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 following link to find the business terms and conditions of manage My Health: www.managemyhealth.co.nz/terms-and-conditions/.

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Question 8365 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many people, if any, have died while waiting for an autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplant in each of the past five years?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that at present Health New Zealand's data collection systems do not enable this question to be answered in a timely or nationally consistent way and that providing the Member with this information would require Health NZ to…

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Question 8426 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    What was the average cost per FTE of locum or contingent clinical staff at Te Whatu Ora compared to the average cost per FTE of permanently employed clinical staff in 2024/25, 2023/24, and 2022/23?

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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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Question 8430 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    How many full-time equivalent (FTE) locum or contingent clinical staff did Health New Zealand engage in 2024/25, 2022/23 and 2023/24?

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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 estimates the FTE equivalent of outsourced staff based on a rate card approach. The calculated totals are as follows: 2022/23 - 781 FTE 2023/24 - 997 FTE 2024/25 - 902 FTE

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Question 8432 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the total expenditure by Te Whatu Ora on outsourced clinical personnel, including locum medical staff, in each of the 2022/23, 2023/24, and 2024/25 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 the total expenditure on outsourced clinical personnel is as follows: 2022/23 - $228.5m 2023/24 - $292.8m 2024/25 - $255.0m

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Question 8433 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    Does Health New Zealand track the proportion of clinical rosters filled by permanent versus contingent/locum staff at a regional or facility level; if so, what were the figures for 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 am advised that Health New Zealand does not compile the hours worked by outsourced staff in a central data set, therefore this cannot be compared to hours worked by internally staff.

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Question 8439 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    What proportion and dollar value of the $162 million by which Health New Zealand's outsourced personnel costs exceeded budget in 2024/25 related to clinical workforce, and how much related to non-clinical or administrative roles?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that 54 percent of the outsourced personnel costs which exceeded budget in 2024/25 related to clinical workforce, including medical, nursing and allied health staff. I am further advised that 46 percent related to non-clinical…

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Question 8443 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    What proportion and dollar value of the $204 million variance in Health New Zealand's personnel costs attributed to "other factors" in 2024/25 relates to clinical workforce categories, versus non-clinical workforce categories?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that between June 2024 and June 2025, Health New Zealand increased its frontline and operational support staff by circa 750 FTE (from 65,758 FTE in June 2024 to 66,510 FTE in June 2025). This increase in frontline and…

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Question 7757 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    How many patients for each incentre haemodialysis unit operated by Health New Zealand, as at the last day of each month for the past six months, (i) how many patients were receiving incentre haemodialysis; (ii) how many of those patients…

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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 tables.

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Question 7758 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    How many dialysis treatments, if any, have been provided by Te Whatu Ora since 1 July 2022, listed by month, district, and treatment per capita in each district, as at 11 March 2026?

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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 tables.

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Question 7819 (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 2 March 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 7820 (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 2 March 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 7821 (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 2 March 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 7822 (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 2 March 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 7925 (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 2 March 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 7926 (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 2 March 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 7927 (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 2 March 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 7928 (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 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026.

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    What is the total full-time equivalent of clinicians delivering consultations through the online 24/7 GP service?

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    How many of the clinicians delivering consultations through the online 24/7 GP service are employed or contracted on a full-time basis and part-time basis?

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    Does Health New Zealand require approved providers of the online 24/7 GP service to collect and report data on whether clinicians are employed or contracted on a full-time or part-time basis; and if not, why not?

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    Does Health New Zealand require approved providers of the online 24/7 GP service to collect and report data on the physical location of clinicians at the time of delivering consultations, if not, why not?

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    How many clinicians currently providing consultations through the Government's online 24/7 GP service are physically located outside of New Zealand when delivering those consultations?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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The Government’s new Online GP Care service is a demand driven service which ensures New Zealanders can get timely medical advice and treatment when in-person appointments aren’t available. This is all part of our goal to fix the basics…

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Question 7351 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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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:…

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7352, 7356 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 7352 (matches this search)

    Has Health New Zealand or the Ministry of Health completed an assessment of the impact of the 24/7 online GP service on enrolled general practice patient volumes, if so, on what date?

  • 7356 (matches this search)

    Have any reviews of the Government's 24/7 online GP service been completed and if so, on what date(s)?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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The Government’s new Online GP Care service is a demand driven service which ensures New Zealanders can get timely medical advice and treatment when in-person appointments aren’t available. This is all part of our goal to fix the basics…

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7353, 7355 (2026)

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  • 7353 (matches this search)

    What is the total subsidy expenditure on the 24/7 online GP service since 16 May 2025?

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    How much of the $143.499 million in operating funding approved for the 24/7 digital GP service over the Budget 2025 forecast period, has been spent to date, broken down by expenditure type?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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The Government’s Online GP Care service is a demand driven service which ensures New Zealanders can get timely medical advice and treatment when in-person appointments aren’t available. This is all part of our goal to fix the basics and…

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Question 7354 (2026)

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    Have any discretionary availability payments been made to online GP service providers to cover rostering costs of the Government's 24/7 online GP service broken down by date and amount?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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The Government’s new Online GP Care service is a demand driven service which ensures New Zealanders can get timely medical advice and treatment when in-person appointments aren’t available. This is all part of our goal to fix the basics…

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Question 7357 (2026)

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    Are any providers of the Government's 24/7 online GP service receiving availability, standby, or minimum-guarantee payments regardless of the number of consultations delivered?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised, no.

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Question 7358 (2026)

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    Has the Phase Two open-market procurement for the Government's 24/7 Online GP service, planned for the second half of 2025, been completed, if not, why not?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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The Government’s new Online GP Care service is a demand driven service which ensures New Zealanders can get timely medical advice and treatment when in-person appointments aren’t available. This is all part of our goal to fix the basics…

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Question 7359 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    What percentage of all consultations with a GP through the Government's 24/7 online GP service occur during standard GP business hours (8am–5pm weekdays) versus after hours and overnight?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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The Government’s new Online GP Care service is a demand driven service which ensures New Zealanders can get timely medical advice and treatment when in-person appointments aren’t available. This is all part of our goal to fix the basics…

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Question 7360 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total amount paid to each of the eight approved providers of the Government's 24/7 online GP service since its launch, broken down by month?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that the amount paid to each provider cannot be provided as the release of this information would be likely to prejudice the commercial position of the providers.

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Question 7361 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    What percentage of users of the Government's 24/7 Online GP Care service are enrolled with a GP, and what percentage are unenrolled?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that the information, as requested by the Member, is not held by Health New Zealand.

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Question 7362 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    How many individual people have used the 24/7 Online GP Care service since its launch, and how many consultations have been delivered, broken down by month?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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The Government’s new Online GP Care service is a demand driven service which ensures New Zealanders can get timely medical advice and treatment when in-person appointments aren’t available. This is all part of our goal to fix the basics…

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Question 7400 (2026)

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Hūhana Lyndon

List MP · Green Party

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    Have Health New Zealand restarted reporting on serious and fatal healthcare harm, and if not, why not?

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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 has committed to publishing regular adverse event reports. This will be in addition to the regular public reporting by the Health Quality and Safety Commission.