37063 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 29 Aug 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	37063 (2025)
Question asked:	30 Jul 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	25 Aug 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_37063_2025
Document guid:	4086460d-2ad1-4e48-aec0-d02b520800a6

37063 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: On what date will decisions be made or have been made regarding Tend Health NZ's desire to move to a direct contracting arrangement with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that all contracting for primary medical services happens through Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) and the PHO Services Agreement.