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Andrew Little: Health Minister says Health NZ is a new way of tackling health issues in NZ
A new dawn for New Zealand's heath sector.
The country's 20 DHBs have been officially disestablished to make way for the Health NZ juggernaut and the Maori Health Authority.
After years of debate and reports, the new Health NZ agency has launched with Health Minister Andrew Little promising a new way of tackling health issues in New Zealand.
Along side the new agency is the Māori Health Authority responsible for ensuring the health system provides more equitable outcomes for Māori
A Ministry for Disabled People also comes into force today.
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