Tçnâ koe,

 

Thank you for your email. 

 

Under the Official Information Act (OIA), agencies are required to respond
to requests for official information as soon as reasonably practicable and
no later than 20 working days after receiving them.

If your request is for data that Health NZ holds, have you checked
[1]Lighthouse first to see if the data you are seeking is already
published?

 

Lighthouse is a searchable catalogue that makes a range of data and
analytics products available to New Zealanders to enable easier, faster
access to insights about health services.

 

You can find further information about how OIA timeframes are calculated,
including the Ombudsman’s OIA calculator, at the link below:
[2]Official information calculators | Ombudsman New Zealand

 

We will provide a response to your request in line with the statutory
timeframes set out in the OIA.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

 

Ngâ mihi,
Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora

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Kia ora Marcus,
 
Thank you for your request of for the following information:
I would like to request a copy of the Aide Memoire titled "HealthX
Innovation and AI – International Horizon Scan" that was published on
10/10/2025.
The case number for it should be HNZ00100853.
 
Your request asks for information which is more closely aligned with the
functions of the Minister of Health, Hon Simeon Brown.  
For this reason, Health New Zealand has decided to transfer your request
in full to the Minister under section 14(b)(ii) of the Official
Information Act (OIA).
You can expect a response from the Office of the Minister of Health in due
course.
 
Under section 28(3) of the OIA you have the right to ask the Ombudsman
to review any decisions made under this request. 
The Ombudsman may be contacted
by email at: [1][email address] or by calling 0800 802 602. 
If you have any queries related to this request, please do not hesitate to
get in touch.  
 
Ngā mihi,

 

James
Government Services (OIA) 
[2][email address] 
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora 

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Dear Marcus, 

 

Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request,
received on 27^th March 2026, in which you requested the following
information: 

 

I would like to request a copy of the Aide Memoire titled "HealthX
Innovation and AI – International Horizon Scan" that was published on
10/10/2025.

The case number for it should be HNZ00100853.

 

Your request will be answered within the provisions of the Official
Information Act. 

 

Kind regards, 

 

[1]Image Office of Hon Simeon Brown

Minister of Health, Minister for State Owned Enterprises,
Minister for Auckland
Email: [2][email address]

Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New
Zealand

 

From: hnzOIA <[email address]>
Sent: Friday, 27 March 2026 3:48 PM
To: Marcus <[FOI #34249 email]>
Subject: Transfer of your request for official information (HNZ00202024?)
CRM:0293062

 

Kia ora Marcus,

 

Thank you for your request of for the following information:

I would like to request a copy of the Aide Memoire titled "HealthX
Innovation and AI – International Horizon Scan" that was published on
10/10/2025.

The case number for it should be HNZ00100853.

 

Your request asks for information which is more closely aligned with the
functions of the Minister of Health, Hon Simeon Brown.  

For this reason, Health New Zealand has decided to transfer your request
in full to the Minister under section 14(b)(ii) of the Official
Information Act (OIA).

You can expect a response from the Office of the Minister of Health in due
course.

 

Under section 28(3) of the OIA you have the right to ask the Ombudsman
to review any decisions made under this request. 

The Ombudsman may be contacted
by email at: [3][email address] or by calling 0800 802 602. 

If you have any queries related to this request, please do not hesitate to
get in touch.  
 

Ngā mihi,

 

James
Government Services (OIA) 
[4][email address] 
[5]A blue and white sign<br><br>AI-generated content may be incorrect.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora 

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Thank you for contacting the Hon Simeon Brown, Minister of Health,
Minister for State Owned Enterprises, and Minister for Energy.

If the topic of your correspondence falls outside of the Minister's
portfolio responsibilities, expresses a personal view, or is copied to
multiple Members of Parliament, then your email will be noted, and it may
be transferred to another Minister’s office, or there may be no further
response to you.

If your correspondence is related to a constituent matter, please get in
touch with the Minister’s electorate team by email
at[1][email address]

 

If it’s a medical emergency – call 111

This can include chest pain or tightness, difficulty breathing, choking,
severe bleeding or bleeding that won’t stop, sudden weakness or difficulty
talking, fainting or unconsciousness.

 

Associate Health Ministers

Please note that all emails are read, however please do not expect a
response from this office if your email relates to the below matters as
these responsibilities are delegated to Associate Ministers of Health.

·       Hon Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health and Associate Minister
of Health. If your matter relates to mental health, neurodiversity,
nutrition, or rural health, you can contact Hon Doocey by emailing
[2][email address].

·       Hon Casey Costello, Associate Minister of Health. If your matter
relates to emergency services, women’s health, aged care, or smoking and
vaping, you can contact Hon Costello by emailing
[3][email address].

·       Hon David Seymour, Associate Minister of Health. If your matter
relates to Pharmac, Medsafe, or medicines funding and supply, you can
contact Hon Seymour by emailing [4][email address].

Further delegations details of Associate Ministers of Health can be found
[5]here.

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·       If you’re concerned or not sure about something

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·       For advice about what’s happening for you and next steps

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[6]Healthpoint.

·       If you want information on COVID-19, call the COVID-19 Healthline
on 0800 358 5453.

·       If you are feeling stressed, a bit overwhelmed or just need
someone to talk to Freecall or text 1737 any time for support from a
trained counsellor.

·       Call the Vaccination Healthline for information about COVID-19,
flu, MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), Boostrix (whooping cough) on 0800
28 29 26 8AM – 5:30PM Monday to Friday.

·       You can also visit: [7]bookmyvaccine.health.nz.

·       If you or your family are not happy with public health services
received, you can [8]contact Health New Zealand.

·       If you would like to raise a complaint about a health and
disability service,  you can also [9]contact the Health and Disability
Commissioner.

 

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Dear Marcus

 

Please find attached the response to your Official Information Act
request, with reference SBOIA26-1068.

 

Kind regards,

 

[1]Image Office of Hon Simeon Brown

Minister of Health, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Owned
Enterprises
Email: [2][email address]

Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New
Zealand

 

From: Simeon Brown (MIN) <[email address]>
Sent: Monday, 30 March 2026 12:34 PM
To: Marcus <[FOI #34249 email]>
Subject: SBOIA26-1068 RE: Transfer of your request for official
information (HNZ00202024?) CRM:0293062

 

Dear Marcus, 

 

Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request,
received on 27^th March 2026, in which you requested the following
information: 

 

I would like to request a copy of the Aide Memoire titled "HealthX
Innovation and AI – International Horizon Scan" that was published on
10/10/2025.

The case number for it should be HNZ00100853.

 

Your request will be answered within the provisions of the Official
Information Act. 

 

Kind regards, 

 

[3]Image Office of Hon Simeon Brown

Minister of Health, Minister for State Owned Enterprises,
Minister for Auckland
Email: [4][email address]

Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New
Zealand

 

From: hnzOIA <[5][email address]>
Sent: Friday, 27 March 2026 3:48 PM
To: Marcus <[6][FOI #34249 email]>
Subject: Transfer of your request for official information (HNZ00202024?)
CRM:0293062

 

Kia ora Marcus,

 

Thank you for your request of for the following information:

I would like to request a copy of the Aide Memoire titled "HealthX
Innovation and AI – International Horizon Scan" that was published on
10/10/2025.

The case number for it should be HNZ00100853.

 

Your request asks for information which is more closely aligned with the
functions of the Minister of Health, Hon Simeon Brown.  

For this reason, Health New Zealand has decided to transfer your request
in full to the Minister under section 14(b)(ii) of the Official
Information Act (OIA).

You can expect a response from the Office of the Minister of Health in due
course.

 

Under section 28(3) of the OIA you have the right to ask the Ombudsman
to review any decisions made under this request. 

The Ombudsman may be contacted
by email at: [7][email address] or by calling 0800 802 602. 

If you have any queries related to this request, please do not hesitate to
get in touch.  
 

Ngā mihi,

 

James
Government Services (OIA) 
[8][email address] 
[9]A blue and white sign<br><br>AI-generated content may be incorrect.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora 

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