36621 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

36621 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Has the approved budget for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation increased since funding was first approved, if so, by how much has the budget increased in total, on what dates were budget increases approved, and what were the reasons for each budget increase, if any?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates which are published at the following link: https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/publications/briefings-to-the-minister-of-health-2026.