16983 (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:	16983 (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_16983_2026
Document guid:	5af291c5-ea5f-4055-937c-f144151fda78

16983 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Further to reply 12095 (2026), what are the minimum, maximum, and median essential-service run times on current diesel reserves across the 62 sites with diesel generators?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that diesel fuel storage capacity for backup generators varies by site. The maximum generator run time following a full refill at hospitals and specialist facilities using diesel ranges from 8 hours to 1,068 hours, with a median of 90 hours. I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Question 16981 (2026).