40590 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 10 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	40590 (2026)
Question asked:	10 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:
Status:	Awaiting Answer
Reply type:	Question
Document ID:	WQ_40590_2026
Document guid:	76d284fe-3aa7-47e8-9981-0d40c007276a

40590 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: How many New Zealanders, if any, are expected to remain more than a 60-minute drive from an in-person urgent care service in 2029 after Budget 2025's funding to expand urgent and after-hours healthcare services over four years?

Hon Simeon Brown: Reply due: 21 Sep 2026