33242 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 24 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	33242 (2026)
Question asked:	23 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:
Status:	Awaiting Answer
Reply type:	Question
Document ID:	WQ_33242_2026
Document guid:	f9f96744-9c3f-4fc6-bdb3-dbe1d095e35f

33242 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Was he aware, before the rapid build ward programme was announced on 2 November 2025, of site-specific constraints at Waikato Hospital, including helicopter noise, resource-consent requirements, contaminated land, or loss of staff car parking, if so, what was he aware of?

Hon Simeon Brown: Reply due: 03 Aug 2026