Hospitals and specialist services

Acute or unplanned care is loosely defined as any urgent health care that a person receives for an illness or injury.

Emergency departments (EDs) are an important component of New Zealand’s health care system.

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Planned Care services, traditionally known as ‘Electives,’ encompass medical and surgical care for people who don’t need to be treated right away.

Public hospitals are run and owned, or funded, by district health boards (DHBs).

Find out about the High Cost Treatment Pool fund, the eligibility criteria and the application process.

Publications relating to hospitals and specialist care services in Aotearoa New Zealand on the Ministry of Health website.

Find out how the scheme supports eligible people who need to travel long distances or travel frequently for specialist treatment.

Publications relating to hospitals and specialist care services in New Zealand.