Access and Equity in Hospital and Specialist Services

This report examines access and equity across hospital and specialist services for whānau Māori within our rohe. It focuses on referral pathways, first specialist assessments, elective services, emergency department use, and the system settings that shape access to care.

The report identifies where inequities occur, the impact these have on whānau, and the actions required to improve outcomes. It also sets clear accountability expectations for Health New Zealand and establishes measures that will be monitored over time.

You can read the report online below, or click to download the PDF version below.