40001 (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:	40001 (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_40001_2026
Document guid:	4a08c45f-0ed9-476d-b966-674979a12178

40001 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Does Project Whakatupuranga (Nelson Hospital Redevelopment) currently require any ministerial decisions or approvals in order to proceed, if so, what decisions are required and when are they needed, 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