32920 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 06 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	32920 (2026)
Question asked:	19 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	02 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_32920_2026
Document guid:	5df324d6-8e3b-4c27-8020-b7a428d870e7

32920 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: How is the new "injury and illness" service at Dargaville Hospital funded and staffed between Health NZ and the privately owned Dargaville Medical Centre?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that Dargaville Medical Centre (DMC) and Health New Zealand are working together to operate the injury and illness service. This service is funded through existing contractual arrangements between DMC/Mahi Tahi Haurora PHO and Health NZ, and from Health NZ baseline funding.