Simeon Brown
New ZealandpoliticianMaleb. 19885.3Global 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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Health Minister Simeon Brown criticized the Medical Council for being distracted by politics.
When Nursing standards put Treaty politics ahead of patient care - Deborah ChambersNew Zealand· 2026-09-27
Simeon Brown is the campaign chairman for the National party.
Election 2026: National to launch campaign with speeches from Sir John Key, Christopher LuxonNew Zealand· 2026-09-26
Simeon Brown accused Labour of hypocrisy for changing its stance on tax cuts for landlords.
Election 2026: Labour confirms it will allow residential property investors to continue deducting interest as an expense when paying taxNew Zealand· 2026-09-21
Reti joined Health Minister Simeon Brown last week to turn the first sod of Whangārei Hospital’s new acute services building.
Whangārei Hospital was at critical capacity seven times longer this winterNew Zealand· 2026-09-20
Health Minister Simeon Brown has brought a strong focus on access, wait times and accountability.
New Zealand health system: Five priorities to improve healthcare - Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2026-09-19
Simeon Brown says LNG contract will be signed before election despite Opposition protests.
Simeon Brown says LNG contract will be signed before election despite Opposition protestsNew Zealand· 2026-09-16
Simeon Brown accused Jackson of creating more confusion about the CGT.
Election 2026: Labour’s Chris Hipkins speaks to Willie Jackson over capital gains tax commentsNew Zealand· 2026-09-11
Simeon Brown was ill during the leadership challenge.
Luxon leadership challenge: In the end, they didn’t have the numbersNew Zealand· 2026-08-12
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