9465 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

9465 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Does he agree with Health New Zealand’s decision to ask Hospitals to save $105 million by July?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: Yes. I am advised that during the past three months, Health New Zealand regions have gone over budget in hospital expenditure for the current financial year. The steps taken by Health New Zealand are designed to tighten management control over expenditure to ensure it gets back on budget.