33854 (2025). Hūhana Lyndon to the Minister of Health

Written Question
Published date: 24 Jul 2025
33854 (2025). Hūhana Lyndon to the Minister of Health: Why is he seeking to change the title of the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act to the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act, and what evidence, if any, has he seen on on the expected health outcomes from this change, listed by title and date?
Hon Simeon Brown: As the Member will be aware, the proposal to change the title is included in the Bill as part of the Coalition agreement that the Government will require all public service departments and Crown entities to communicate primarily in English. I refer the Member to the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet's website: https://www.dpmc.govt.nz/publications/co-24-2-national-act-and-new-zealand-first-coalition-government-consultation-and-operating-arrangements