Find the right care

There are many ways you can get the right care and advice for you and your whānau when you feel unwell, have an injury, or a health concern.

Find the right healthcare for you and your whānau

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Find the right healthcare for you and your whānau

There are many ways you can get the right care and advice for you and your whānau when you feel unwell, have an injury or a health concern. Call 111 in an emergency.

Asian, migrant and refugee health services

Asian, migrant and refugee communities may have health needs that are different to other people. In Aotearoa New Zealand there are a range of health services available for you.

Dentists

Learn about the services offered by dentists, which services are publicly funded, and how to access emergency dental care.

Emergency departments (ED)

When to visit an emergency department in Aotearoa New Zealand, the cost, and what happens when you arrive.

General practices

Everyone should sign up (enrol) with a general practice to get help with all their health needs.

Public hospitals

Hospitals provide a variety of publicly funded health and disability services such as medical, surgical, maternity, diagnostic and emergency services. The range of services offered by an individual hospital is affected by the size of the local population and the services offered by other hospitals in the region.

Health professionals

Health professionals study, diagnose, treat and prevent illness, injury and other physical and mental impairments. Learn about health professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Online and over-the-phone healthcare

Pharmacies

Pharmacists can give advice on medicines and common issues like coughs and colds, bladder or eye infections, minor cuts and grazes, and emergency birth control.

Your rights using a health or disability service

When you use a health or disability service, your rights are protected by the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights.

Sexual health clinics

Sexual health clinics provide confidential advice and check-ups for people of all ages, cultures, gender and sexual orientation.

Service support and eligibility

Services available to people with a health-related support need.

National Public Health Service

National Public Health Service is responsible for preventing illness and disease, protecting population health, and promoting wellbeing and hauora. National Public Health Service has teams in all regions of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Your valuable feedback and suggestions help us provide the best possible care for our patients, whānau and communities.

Calendar of health events

Find out what health-related events and days are coming up.