District Health Board Elections 2019

Published Friday 12 Jul 2019

DHB elections are part of the local authority elections which will be held in October 2019. Voting takes place to elect members to district health boards (DHBs), the governing bodies responsible for overseeing the delivery of health and disability services in their districts.

DHB boards have a critical leadership role in our health system and they play a crucial role in the health sector’s work to improve the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders.

They are accountable to the Minister of Health for their performance in planning, funding and delivery of health services to their communities.

Being a DHB board member is an opportunity to contribute to your community and make your voice heard. Find out more including how to stand, what experience you need and what you need to do.