39978 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 22 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	39978 (2026)
Question asked:	08 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	16 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_39978_2026
Document guid:	98f81b45-a91c-432d-a201-619f1e55f9c0

39978 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Has the approved budget for Nelson Hospital ED Reconfiguration 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 the Member can find the latest publicly available information on Health New Zealand's website: https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/programmes-and-initiatives/infrastructure/regional-infrastructure-projects/nelson-marlborough-and-tasman/nelson-hospital-redevelopment.