16965 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 18 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	16965 (2026)
Question asked:	21 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	12 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_16965_2026
Document guid:	944e73a9-d413-4108-b82b-1a6ef4bae7f5

16965 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What advice, if any, has Health New Zealand received from St John and Wellington Free Ambulance regarding their ability to maintain normal service levels if retail fuel supply is disrupted for 7, 14, or 30 days plus?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that emergency road ambulance services are included in Band A of the Fuel Response Plan 2026, which is the highest priority group of recipients for fuel. I am further advised that emergency road ambulance services do not have independent fuel storage. Maintaining fuel supply will be enabled through the Fuel Response Plan.