Our health system - Tō tātou pūnaha hauora

We work with agencies responsible for border security, customs, biosecurity, policing and immigration to respond to public health risks at the border.

Statistical publications and data sets that increase understanding of our health system.

There are various claims, provider payments, subsidies, and entitlements you can apply for through Te Whatu Ora.

Digital health is the use of digital technologies and accessible data to help New Zealanders manage their health and wellbeing.

Being eligible gives a person a right to be considered for free or subsidised health or disability services.

This section provides information about a range of environmental health topics including dioxins, drinking water, foodborne illness and more.

Genetic Health Service New Zealand (GHSNZ) helps assist in diagnosing genetic conditions and supports people with genetic conditions.

Key organisations and people in Aotearoa New Zealand’s health and disability system.

The New Zealand health system is a complex structure managed by Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora.

The Health System Indicators framework: Measuring how well the health and disability system serves New Zealanders.

Hospitals provide quality care for serious health problems and illnesses.

Getting our health infrastructure right is crucial to enable the health workforce to deliver care safely and effectively.

The National Screening Unit (NSU) provides health screening programmes across Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Minister of Health Volunteer Awards recognise the thousands of unsung heroes who support New Zealand’s health and disability services.

The NSFL website has been decommissioned from July 1, 2023. Te Whatu Ora now manages the tools, guidelines, and documentation.

This section contains information on a variety of preventative health topics, listed below.

The current pay equity settlements are for care and support workers and mental health and addiction workers.

Find out about the work that's happening within the Primary Care Sector.

About publicly funded health and disability services