Dear Health New Zealand,

Under the Official Information Act 1982, I am requesting the following information in relation to the public statement made by Health Minister Simeon Brown on 17 April 2025, in which he stated that senior doctors receive an average total remuneration of $343,500:

1. All correspondence, briefings, internal emails, or reports provided by Health New Zealand to the Minister or his office that relate to or informed the $343,500 figure.

2. Any documents outlining how this figure was calculated, including:
The data sources used (e.g. payroll systems, remuneration modelling, FTE allocations)
The methodology used, including any formulas or assumptions
Whether this figure includes base salary only or also includes allowances, CME, KiwiSaver, or discretionary payments.

3. Any internal communication within Te Whatu Ora discussing or reviewing the $343,500 figure, prior to or following the Minister's public statement.

Yours faithfully,

Nancy Peters