45891 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 23 Oct 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	45891 (2025)
Question asked:	24 Sep 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	19 Oct 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_45891_2025
Document guid:	f43bb290-d0b0-40a1-9669-5b6724777f5a

45891 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What is the total amount, if any, held nationally by Health New Zealand as a reserve or contingency for the 2025/26 financial year?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that the total amount budgeted by Health New Zealand as a contingency for the 2025/26 financial year is $315m.