12347 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 28 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	12347 (2026)
Question asked:	31 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	21 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_12347_2026
Document guid:	6b3658c4-0903-4bca-aa06-1e0b6b15b96d

12347 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Will he increase the mileage reimbursement for home support workers, if not why not?

Hon Simeon Brown: The Government is supporting home and community support workers by providing a 30 percent increase to their mileage rates to help offset rising fuel costs. The increase will remain in place for up to 12 months, or until the price of 91 octane petrol falls below $3 per litre for four consecutive weeks. It will apply to home and community support workers who work for providers contracted to Health New Zealand, the Ministry of Social Development, and ACC.