The Healthcare System in New Zealand

The Ministry of Health in New Zealand aims to ensure that the health & disability support system works for all New Zealanders, with the provision of publicly funded healthcare services.  These services focus on improving the overall health of all New Zealanders.  

Most of the day to day business of New Zealand’s health system, and around three quarters of the funding, is administered by District health Boards [ DHB's].  DHB’s plan, manage provide and purchase services for the population of their district.  This includes funding for primary care, public health services, aged care and services provided by non government health providers including Maori & Pacific providers.

Presently our public health system is funded by a combination of general tax revenue & Accident Compensation levy revenues.

For more information please go to the Ministry of health Website  www.moh.govt.nz