Each year the Board identifies what it will achieve over the next 12 months and documents it in its Annual Plan and Statement of Performance Expectations.

WDHB Strategic Plan 2020-2023 - He Hāpori Ora Thriving Communities

COVID-19 Community Experience Report

COVID-19 Telehealth Clinicians Report

COVID 19 Community Survey and Market Analysis

COVID-19 Thematics: Org Survey

Whanganui District Health Board Statement of Performance Expectations (PDF)

The Statement of Performance Expectations is a requirement of the Crown Entities Act 2004 as amended by the Crown Entities amendment Act 2013 and sets the annual performance expectations of Whanganui District Health Board. The Statement of Performance Expectations is an integral part of the DHB Annual Plan, however, in order to meet the requirements of Section 149(L) of the Crown Entities Act 2004 we are pleased to present the following information which forms the Statement of Performance Expectations.

Position Statement on Alcohol 2019 (PDF 120KB)

WDHB's position on alcohol and alcohol-related harm. This document uses evidence and policies gathered locally, nationally and internationally to show where we stand on alcohol minimisation in our community and how we will help reduce it through our health services and promotion.

Annual Plan 2019/2020 (PDF 4924KB)

Each year the Board identifies what it will achieve over the next 12 months and documents it in its Annual Plan and Statement of Performance Expectations. This document includes the 2019/20-2022/23 Statement of Intent, the 2019/20 Statement of Performance Expectations and the Minister of Health's Letter of Approval.

Annual Plan 2018-19 (PDF 1MB)

Each year the Board identifies what it will achieve over the next 12 months and documents it in its Annual Plan and Statement of Performance Expectations.

Quality Account 2017-18 (PDF 6.7MB)

Provides an overview of how our local health system works, the staff who provide our services, and the impact they have on patients and their families/whānau.

Quality Account 2016-17 (PDF 5.7MB)

Provides an overview of how our local health system works, the staff who provide our services, and the impact they have on patients and their families/whānau.

Annual Report 2018-19 (PDF 4.22 MB)

Shows how the Whanganui District Health Board performed and provides a detailed account of how the budget was managed.

Central Region Equity Framework August 2019 (451KB)

The Central Region Equity Framework has been developed by the Central Region and was endorsed by the Central Region Chief Executives in April 2019. The Central Region is a combination of MidCentral DHB, Hawke’s Bay DHB, Whanganui DHB, Wairarapa DHB, Hutt Valley DHB and Capital and Coast DHB.

Statement of Intent Tōna Tākune 2019-22 (PDF 2.19MB)

The Statement of Intent has been prepared in accordance with Part 4 of the Crown Entities Act 2004. It covers the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2022 and provides an overview of our strategic intentions to show how we fulfil our statutory obligations over the next three years.

Maternity and Maternity Quality & Safety Programme Annual Report 2019

Ensuring the highest possible standard of maternity services and best outcomes are achieved for all mothers and their babies.

WDHB Maternity and Maternity Quality & Safety Programme 2019 Poster

An easy to use visual guide detailing the main findings of Whanganui DHB's Maternity and Maternity Quality & Safety Programme Annual Report 2019.

Pro Equity Check-Up 2018 (PDF 568KB)

As part of our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of our Māori whānau /families achieving equity for Maori is the primary and most urgent equity challenge for us.A pro-equity check –up (audit) was conducted August – December 2018 to assess how well we are embedding a pro-equity approach into our work. The check– up is provides a clear-eyed view on where we are at as well as practical advice on where to focus our efforts for the most sustained impact.

Public Health Service Annual Plan 2019-20 (PDF 1MB)

Find out how we are delivering on Government health and priority targets.

Public Health Service Annual Plan 2018-19 (PDF 874KB)

Find out how we are delivering on Government health and priority targets.

System Level Measures Plan 2018-19 (PDF 963 KB)

The Ministry of Health has worked with the health sector to co-develop a suite of system level measures to support the whole of system view of performance described in the New Zealand Health Strategy.

Regional Services Plan 2018-19 (web link)

The purpose of the RSP is to provide debate, direction and decisions about clinical services in the central region. For more information visit

Sudden Death Protocol (PDF 1MB)

The Sudden Death Protocol agreement sets out the roles and expectations in the management of tupapaku (a deceased person) while providing a framework to help manage the process.

Aged Related Residential Care Agreement (PDF 1MB)

This national agreement outlines the requirements for Aged Related Residential Care.

WDHB Paid Family Carer Policy for Home-based Care (PDF 182 KB)

Details the circumstances in which Whanganui DHB will pay an eligible family member for providing home-based care services to an eligible person.

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WDHB Pandemic Plan 2019 2022

WDHB COVID 19 Hospital Pandemic Guidelines 2021 V1