News | Politics
31 Dec 2025 9:29
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Politics

    Gone are the country's 20 DHBs

    Gone are the country's 20 DHBs


    They'll be replaced by a Crown entity with four regional divisions - responsible for the day-to-day running of the health system.

    The major restructure also includes a Maori Health Authority - and a new agency with responsibility for public health.

    The Government's yet to decide on the future of Disability Support Services - saying it's asked for more advice.

    The reforms will be phased in over three years.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Politics News
     31 Dec: New Dame Companion, Dorothy Spotswood says she's grateful to be recognised for her more than 50 years donating to health
     31 Dec: The Greens are confident in their team heading into election year - after another tough year
     30 Dec: An office worker, sacked just 15 days into the job, has been awarded more than 30-thousand dollars
     30 Dec: Donald Trump calls for Hamas to disarm after meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu
     30 Dec: Zelenskyy denies attacking Putin's Novgorod home with long-range drones
     30 Dec: The EU's new deforestation regulation could be favourable to New Zealand - when it eventually kicks in
     29 Dec: Chris Hipkins says he's without a doubt leading the Labour Party through next year's election
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Nick Kyrgios has blitzed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 across what has been coined their battle-of-the-sexes tennis match in Dubai More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Human-operated Tokyo robot venture allows housebound people to work More...



     Today's News

    Accident and Emergency:
    A fresh warning for boaties about the dangers of bars - after a boat capsized in a large wave at the notorious Tairua bar yesterday morning 9:27

    Living & Travel:
    A big New Year's Eve night is ahead across the country 9:17

    Entertainment:
    Brandi Cyrus is engaged 9:08

    Entertainment:
    Chevy Chase "came back from the dead" after suffering heart failure 8:38

    Motoring:
    Hawke's Bay is recording its deadliest annual road toll in recent years 8:17

    Entertainment:
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs' son visited him in prison on Christmas Day (25.12.25) 8:08

    Cricket:
    A knight rider will participate in IndyCars next season 8:07

    Business:
    Human-operated Tokyo robot venture allows housebound people to work 7:57

    Politics:
    New Dame Companion, Dorothy Spotswood says she's grateful to be recognised for her more than 50 years donating to health 7:57

    Business:
    The operators issuing fake corporate licences in the name of a tiny African island 7:47


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd