8819 (2026). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 30 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	8819 (2026)
Question asked:	16 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Rachel Brooking
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	24 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_08819_2026
Document guid:	e004b703-8450-4d56-8396-71e0df1a24c3

8819 (2026). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister of Health: What reason, if any, has the New Dunedin Hospital proposed number of Day recovery (outpatient) rooms been reduced from 21 rooms and 14 recliners (Dec 2022 design) to nothing (May 2025 design)?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that in 2024, Health New Zealand implemented a nationally consistent methodology for capacity modelling which itemises operating theatres and procedure rooms but no longer describes recovery spaces separately as a point of care. This is why the spaces are not reported. I am further advised that the New Dunedin Hospital outpatient building has 21 recovery bays and 14 recliners.