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14 Jul 2025Simeon Brown

Childhood immunisation rates continue to climb

New figures released today show childhood immunisation rates at 24 months continue to rise, reflecting the Government’s strong commitment to improving health outcomes for Kiwi children,

3 Jul 2025Simeon Brown

Construction on New Dunedin Hospital resumes

Work is back underway on Dunedin’s new inpatient building, marking a major step forward in the Government’s commitment to delivering this critical health project, Health Minister

2 Jul 2025Simeon Brown

Elective Boost to get more Kiwis out of pain

Thousands more New Zealanders will get the procedures they need faster, with the Government today announcing 21,000 more elective procedures over the next year through its

1 Jul 2025Simeon Brown

Kiwis can now access 24/7 primary healthcare from anywhere in New Zealand

New Zealanders can now access trusted primary healthcare around the clock, no matter where they are in the country, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “A new

28 Jun 2025Simeon Brown

New digital platform to help women detect breast cancer earlier

Around 135,000 women across New Zealand who are eligible but not currently enrolled for breast cancer screening will benefit from the successful national rollout of a

27 Jun 2025Simeon Brown · Matt Doocey

New mental health centre to transform care in the Wellington region

Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey have today marked the beginning of construction on the new Sir Mark Dunajtschik Mental Health Centre

26 Jun 2025Matt Doocey

New Taranaki Mental Health Facility opens

Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today officially opened Te Puna Wai Kātea, a new mental health facility set to improve mental health and addiction outcomes

24 Jun 2025Simeon Brown

GPs to receive record funding boost

General practices are set to benefit from the largest funding boost in New Zealand’s history – because frontline care starts with your local GP, Health Minister

24 Jun 2025Matt Doocey

Changes for prescribing ADHD medications

Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has welcomed prescribing changes that will enable GPs and nurse practitioners to diagnose and treat adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

17 Jun 2025Simeon Brown

Targets continue to get health back on track

The Government’s focus on restoring performance and accountability in the health system is delivering real outcomes for patients, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The latest quarterly

12 Jun 2025Simeon Brown

New and improved radiology services for Auckland City Hospital

Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced funding for the first stage of a major project to upgrade and expand interventional radiology services at Auckland City

9 Jun 2025Simeon Brown

Stage 3 of major Auckland hospital upgrade funded

Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced a major investment to strengthen critical infrastructure at Auckland City Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre, as part of the

29 May 2025Simeon Brown

$59 million boost to ensure completion of Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopment

Health Minister Simeon Brown today announced an additional $59 million in funding for the Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopment, ensuring Stage Two is completed by the end

28 May 2025Simeon Brown

Budget 2025 boosts primary care funding

Health New Zealand will deliver a significant increase to primary care funding following investment in Budget 2025, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Primary Care is critical

28 May 2025Simeon Brown

New emergency department for Wellington Regional Hospital

Wellington Regional Hospital is set for a major upgrade, with a new emergency department and 126 additional beds and treatment spaces to be delivered as part

26 May 2025Simeon Brown

Government to deliver redevelopment of Nelson Hospital

Nelson Hospital will get a major redevelopment as part of the Government’s $1 billion boost to hospital infrastructure and will be the first hospital in the

22 May 2025Simeon Brown

Budget 2025: 12-month prescriptions put money in patients’ pockets

New Zealanders will soon be able to receive 12-month prescriptions for their medicines, delivering savings to patients on long-term medications, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate

22 May 2025Matt Doocey

Budget 2025: Mental distress 111 calls to get a mental health response

The Government is overhauling the way emergency services respond to 111 calls from people experiencing mental distress, Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says. Budget 2025