40007 (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:	40007 (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_40007_2026
Document guid:	ce12c180-804d-46e6-bb71-ead6c3c6f5b6

40007 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Is there any underspend currently recorded or forecast for Project Whakatupuranga (Nelson Hospital Redevelopment), if so, what is the value of the underspend and what is the reason for it, 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