• Acute care

    Acute or unplanned care is loosely defined as any urgent health care that a person receives for an illness or injury.

  • Emergency departments

    Emergency departments (EDs) are an important component of New Zealand’s health care system.

  • Public hospitals

    Public hospitals are set up to provide quality acute care, and to ensure that as many people as possible have access to elective (non-acute) services.

  • Publications (goes to another website)

    We publish a range of information on hospitals and specialist care, from strategies and reports to guidelines for health professionals.