6276 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 19 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	6276 (2026)
Question asked:	26 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	15 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_06276_2026
Document guid:	40d00dda-4a5c-4539-a690-480e1f7ac163

6276 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Does Health New Zealand pay for the analysis of samples from private hospitals in its contracted laboratories?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that all pathology referred from private hospitals is funded by Health New Zealand; a policy that has been unchanged for over 10 years.