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We are bringing our online information into one place to make it easier for you to find what you need. By mid-2026, Health New Zealand will have a single front door for trusted health information. Some content may have already moved to the new Health New Zealand website
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National Health Index

The National Health Index (NHI) is a mechanism for uniquely identifying every health care user.
Given the critical nature of this change and the extended compliance date to 1st July 2026, contact us with your readiness status.
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  • About National Health Index (NHI)

    The National Health Index (NHI) is a unique identifier assigned to each person who receives healthcare in New Zealand.

  • Finding out the information about you in the National Health Index (NHI)

    How to obtain information held against your National Health Index (NHI) number.

  • NHI FAQs

    Frequently asked questions about the National Health Index

  • Upcoming changes to NHI

    Important information from Health New Zealand about upcoming changes to NHI.

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