Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from New Zealand, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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General Medical Care
Despite ongoing reforms and a health workforce crisis, New Zealand's public health care system is still widely regarded as one of the best in the developed world. New Zealand citizens are... read more
Health Insurance
New Zealand’s public health service, while good, cannot cope with the demand for its services and there are long waiting lists for some non-urgent treatments. This is why many people... read more
Donor Cards
New Zealand does not have a donor card as such, but when you fill out your driver licence application form, you'll be asked if you would be willing to donate organs in the event of your... read more
Giving Blood
Less than 5% of New Zealanders donate blood annually, yet over 80% of the population will require blood products at some stage in their life. You may donate up to four times a year, with... read more
Giving Up Smoking
For those wanting to stop smoking and make a fresh start in New Zealand, the Ministry of Health funds a range of smoking cessation initiatives and programmes.These include:
• Quitline,... read more
Hospitals
Serving the lower half of the North Island and the upper half of the South island, Wellington Hospital is the region’s main emergency hospital and its only trauma unit. It has a... read more
Main Private Hospitals
The Southern Cross network consists of 13 private hospitals across New Zealand. The group is a not-for-profit organisation, which means that any profits made are reinvested in the... read more
