About Us

Tairawhiti District Health (TDH) is a Crown Entity that was established in 2001 and covers the area from beyond Hicks Bay in the north to the Wharerata ranges in the south.

Our mission is “Working together to elevate the wellbeing of Tairawhiti”.

“Mahia nga mahi i roto i te kotahitanga kia piki ake to oranga o te Tairawhiti”.

As a District Health Board TDH funds, and ensures the provision of services for those in need of personal health and disability services across all service areas, except Public Health and Disability Support Services for people under 65 years of age.

A large percentage of this work is done from the main campus on Ormond Road, where Gisborne Hospital is situated.

TDH has a board and three statutory advisory committees which are responsible for the overall governance and direction of the District Health Board. They work within national frameworks set by the Government. The role of the Board is to work to improve the health outcomes and enhance the health status of the population it serves.

Primary health care services and community-based care are delivered through providers such as Primary Health Organisations, GP's, Maori health providers and disability support providers that are funded by Tairawhiti District Health.