16975 (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:	16975 (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_16975_2026
Document guid:	770e9854-0843-4ced-990d-fc4d3d930336

16975 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Is nitrous oxide used in New Zealand public hospitals manufactured domestically, or is it imported; and if imported, from which countries?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that all of the nitrous oxide used by Health New Zealand is sourced from Taiwan.