12095 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 14 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	12095 (2026)
Question asked:	30 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	08 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_12095_2026
Document guid:	a7819fd8-412d-4740-b8f3-5484dcfd1417

12095 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: How many days of diesel fuel are currently held for hospital backup generators, broken down by hospital?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that 62 Health New Zealand hospitals and specialist facilities are equipped with diesel generators, and that run times for essential services at each of those sites varies significantly.