Primary health organisations
Primary health organisations (PHOs) ensure the provision of essential primary health care services.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora contracts Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) to provide primary health services within a certain geographical area.
PHOs manage contracts to general practice that provide subsidised health care for people who are enrolled with a general practice team. Most people in New Zealand are enrolled with a general practice and a PHO.
PHOs provide other health services to support primary healthcare provision in their communities to coordinate a seamless continuum of care for people.
How do PHOs align to the Health NZ regions?
See below for the list of PHOs in Health NZ regions across New Zealand.
PHOs in the Northern region
Northland
Northland
Auckland
PHOs in the Midland | Te Manawa Taki region
Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty
Lakes
Lakes
Tairāwhiti
Taranaki
Waikato
PHOs in the Central | Te Ikaroa region
Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay
MidCentral
MidCentral
Wairarapa
Wairarapa
Wellington
Wellington
Whanganui
PHOs in the South Island | Te Waipounamu region
Canterbury
Canterbury
Nelson Marlborough
Nelson Marlborough
South Canterbury
South Canterbury
Southern
West Coast
West Coast
Related information
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PHO Services Agreement
Health NZ works with the primary care sector each year on Variations to the Agreement.