Simeon Brown
New ZealandpoliticianMaleb. 19885.6Global Dominance: 0.00%Simeon Brown serves as the Minister of Auckland, and he is an advocate for the development of the City Rail Link (CRL). He highlighted the project's potential to transform Auckland’s public transport by increasing rail capacity and improving connectivity for commuters.
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Simeon Brown is a senior minister whose confidence in Luxon was not confirmed.
National MPs to gather at Parliament to discuss Christopher Luxon’s leadershipNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Simeon Brown is described as a perennial booster of Luxon.
Christopher Luxon’s power ebbing away – who will replace him?New Zealand· 2026-08-11
Many, including National campaign chairman Simeon Brown, said Luxon was simply expressing his views on the matter.
National MP Paul Goldsmith says MMP referendum ‘of course’ party policy, other MPs say just Luxon’s viewNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
Simeon Brown is mentioned as one of the ministers in Christopher Luxon's Cabinet.
PM Christopher Luxon says he’d hold referendum on MMP if re-electedNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
Simeon Brown is the campaign chairman for the National party who criticized NZ First's policy on birth rates.
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to Mike Hosking after saying businesses have ‘parent-child’ mentalityNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
Health Minister Simeon Brown says more work needed on medicine access.
Health Minister Simeon Brown says more work needed on medicine accessNew Zealand· 2026-07-24National’s campaign chairman Simeon Brown said its volunteers were also carrying enrolment forms when door-knocking.
Labour MP Damien O’Connor blasts coalition over ‘evil’ voting changesNew Zealand· 2026-07-21
Health Minister Simeon Brown has written to Health NZ’s chairperson, saying he expects the organisation to move away from depending on locums.
Health NZ spending on locum doctors hits a new high, at $220 millionNew Zealand· 2026-07-21
Jones criticized Simeon Brown for describing him as a child during a campaign.
‘Take off your kneepads’: Shane Jones’ dig at Luxon over Modi visit, reveals weight-loss drug useNew Zealand· 2026-07-18
Simeon Brown announced the ban on puberty blockers, stating it ensures stronger safeguards for families.
PATHA challenges puberty blocker ban in High Court judicial reviewNew Zealand· 2026-07-13
Energy Minister Simeon Brown has already asked officials to explore what standards need to be changed to legalise plug-in solar units.
Could SolarSaver cut your power bill? Labour says yes – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-07-09
Simeon Brown is an ally of Christopher Luxon from East Auckland.
Chris Bishop faces backlash over major transport U-turn and road cuts – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2026-07-09
Health Minister Simeon Brown acknowledged the need for more work in the health system and noted improvements in health targets.
Hawke’s Bay Hospital ED under pressure despite winter plan, up to 60 people waiting at a timeNew Zealand· 2026-07-06
Simeon Brown is responsible for the Government’s response to the commission’s report.
Covid-19: Minister asks officials what to do following Royal Commission’s incorrect findingNew Zealand· 2026-07-06
Simeon Brown is the Health Minister who discussed the abolition of the New Zealand Health Charter.
Life-saving law change comes years too late; the low-key political veteran everybody loves – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-07-02
Health Minister Simeon Brown was called on to visit the ED and address the staffing issues.
Waikato Hospital emergency department witness says staff ‘set up to fail’ on night man diedNew Zealand· 2026-07-01
Simeon Brown controversially described Act and New Zealand First as squabbling children during the party’s annual conference.
Coalition insults escalate as Peters labelled ‘confused’ by top National figuresNew Zealand· 2026-07-01
Health Minister Simeon Brown said the death was a 'terrible situation'.
Witnesses describe chaos as man collapses at Waikato Hospital emergency departmentNew Zealand· 2026-06-30
Simeon Brown is the Energy Minister who stated that LNG is the best available option to keep the lights on in a dry-year scenario.
NZ is running out of gas - but is it really wise to spend billions on an LNG terminal?New Zealand· 2026-06-30
Health Minister Simeon Brown said last week that the national average across all EDs shows 74.4% of patients were being admitted.
Patient dies in toilet after nine-hour wait at Waikato Hospital emergency departmentNew Zealand· 2026-06-29
A spokesperson for Health Minister Simeon Brown said he had spoken to the hospital’s director.
Leak forces repairs at Middlemore Hospital’s ageing maternity blockNew Zealand· 2026-06-29
Health Minister Simeon Brown is credited for progressing the important work of health funding reform.
Health funding overhaul shows quiet shift in primary care reform - Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2026-06-27
Health Minister Simeon Brown inquired about the enforcement of current drug paraphernalia rules.
Northland woman urges Whangārei shops to hide or stop selling meth pipesNew Zealand· 2026-06-27
Simeon Brown is the National campaign chair who influenced Potaka's decision to back down on the reforms.
Is Christopher Luxon flying, or falling with style? – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2026-06-27
Health Minister Simeon Brown directed Te Whatu Ora Health NZ to give private hospitals 10-year contracts to perform elective surgeries.
Auckland’s private healthcare sector expands with nine private hospital, surgical expansions on the goNew Zealand· 2026-06-26
Health Minister Simeon Brown has said the government is committed to respecting health wishes.
My mother died a slow death after her advance directive was ignored. I need an MP to help me change thingsNew Zealand· 2026-06-24
Simeon Brown, the National MP and Health Minister, said Labour was 'completely misleading New Zealanders'.
Election 2026: Why you may not see a doctor under Labour’s ‘free doctors’ visits’ policyNew Zealand· 2026-06-23
Campaign chair Simeon Brown warned against strategically voting for Act and NZ First.
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to Mike Hosking after launching KiwiSaver plan at National’s AGMNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Simeon Brown is stressing the importance of the party vote to National’s electoral prospects.
Election 2026: National launches new KiwiSaver policies as Simeon Brown compares NZ First, Act to childrenNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Health Minister Simeon Brown said at the time that the expanded services for pharmacists will help New Zealanders who are facing long wait times to see a GP.
Pharmacies can now treat common conditions without GP visit under new Health New Zealand policyNew Zealand· 2026-06-03