50651 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Associate Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 04 Nov 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	50651 (2025)
Question asked:	19 Oct 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Associate Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Casey Costello
Answer received:	29 Oct 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_50651_2025
Document guid:	3f628c36-0e2d-4a79-a0bd-9be2fb54cf0e

50651 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Associate Minister of Health: What costs (device, pods, support services) are included in Health New Zealand's vape kit budget?

Hon Casey Costello: I am advised that the costs included in Health New Zealand’s current Request for Quotes relate to closed-pod vaping devices and nicotine pod refills, and costs relating to the distribution of the product to 29 providers across New Zealand.