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From: George Grey
Dear Health New Zealand,
Under the Official Information Act 1982, I am writing to request information about the recently announced $10 billion hospital infrastructure program. I am interested in understanding how Health New Zealand will ensure that this program is managed transparently, that regional healthcare needs are fairly addressed, and that private sector involvement does not compromise public care. Please provide details and supporting documents regarding the following.
What policies and procedures are in place to make sure the tendering and procurement process is transparent and free from corruption or unethical practices?
How will tender documents, evaluation criteria, awarded contracts, and performance reviews be made available to the public? If information is redacted, what is the basis for this?
What monitoring and enforcement measures (including audits and independent reviews) are in place to ensure compliance with these policies?
What criteria are used to allocate funds and decide the locations of hospital projects to ensure all regions receive appropriate attention?
Is there documentation (such as reports or studies) that outlines current regional disparities in healthcare infrastructure and how these gaps will be addressed?
Are there specific programs or initiatives aimed at improving access to healthcare in rural or underserved areas?
What role, if any, will the private sector (including private equity) play in the program? Please describe the nature and extent of this involvement.
What measures are in place to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure that private participation does not affect the quality, accessibility, or affordability of health services?
How does Health New Zealand plan to monitor the performance of any private entities involved in the program, and what contractual safeguards exist to keep public health interests a priority?
Yours faithfully,
George Grey
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From: hnzOIA
Tçnâ koe George
Thank you for your email of 15 April 2025, asking for information under
the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act):
….. about the recently announced $10 billion hospital infrastructure
program……
This email is to let you know that Health NZ needs more time to make a
decision on your request.
The Act requires that we advise you of our decision on your request no
later than 20 working days after the day we received your request.
Unfortunately, it will not be possible to meet that time limit and we are
therefore writing to notify you of an extension of the time to make our
decision, to 9 June 2025.
This extension is required because the consultations necessary to make a
decision on the request are such that a proper response cannot reasonably
be made within the original time limit.
If you have any questions, please contact us
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If you are not happy with this extension, you have the right to make a
complaint to the Ombudsman. Information about how to do this is available
at [2]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or by phoning 0800 802 602.
Ngâ mihi
Tane Griffin
Senior Advisor (OIA) Government Services
[3][email address]
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
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