55181 (2025). Hon Kieran McAnulty to the Minister of Health

55181 (2025). Hon Kieran McAnulty to the Minister of Health: What is the current estimated total cost of Maternity Ward and Neonatal Unit Upgrade, and how does that compare with the original approved budget, as at 24 November 2025?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that, as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare, as at 24 November 2025, the approved project budget was $9.531 million.