12349 (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:	12349 (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_12349_2026
Document guid:	0bb79c47-64ec-4377-8737-aa111e64e744

12349 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What public communications plan exists to inform patients about changes to health services if fuel rationing is introduced?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that a communications plan is in development in preparation for if fuel rationing is required. In the interim, Health New Zealand continues to provide information to providers to help keep their patients informed.