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The National Health Board (NHB) was established by the New Zealand Government in November 2009. Its role is to overcome the challenges facing our health system and improve the quality, safety and sustainability of health care, for New Zealanders.

This website aims to inform the health and disability sector about the NHB and to actively engage with clinicians and the wider health sector, and be responsive to their needs. Read more...

Sexual assault awareness campaign goes from strength to strength

It is estimated that one in four women and one in 20 men are sexually assaulted at some time in their lives, and many more sexual assaults go unreported. Clinical Manager of Wellington Sexual Health Service Kim Lund talks to us about the campaign that’s received national and international recognition.

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Watch the Who are you? video

Who Are You? is a short online film that seeks to reduce sexual violence by calling on mates and bystanders to step in when something isn’t right.




NHB in the News

Board adopts Whanau Ora

20 May 2013

Whanganui District Health Board has formally adopted Whanau Ora - and it will benefit the entire Wanganui community.

Health receives the largest Budget increase

16 May 2013

New Zealand’s public health services receive the largest increase in funding in the Budget, Health Minister Tony Ryall says.

Funding targets rheumatic fever

6 May 2013

The Government is pledging an extra $5 million a year to tackle the high rate of rheumatic fever among children.

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