Find out about Tairāwhiti DHB – where to find a GP and other health services, how Tairāwhiti is performing against the health system indicators, and more.
Tairāwhiti DHB is based in Gisborne, and covers an area from the East Cape in the north to the Wharerata ranges in the south.
It has a population of 49,755 people (2020/21 projection). Read more about Tairāwhiti’s population.
Tairāwhiti DHB received $190.7 million in funding in 2020/21.*
*This only includes devolved funding from the Ministry. Visit Funding for more information.
Funding increases as a result of growth over the last 3 years were as follows:
- $15.8 million in 2020/21
- $5.2 million in 2019/20
- $5.0 million in 2018/19.
| Tairāwhiti increase | National increase | |
|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 9.05% | 6.94% |
| 2019/20 | 3.14% | 4.32% |
| 2018/19 | 3.12% | 4.34% |
| Postal address | Private Bag 7001 Gisborne 4040 |
|---|---|
| Street address | 421 Ormond Rd Gisborne 4040 |
| Phone | (06) 869 0500 |
| Fax | (06) 869 0542 |
| Website | Hauora Tairāwhiti |
DHB annual planning
Every year the DHB develops, updates and publishes on their website a number of key annual planning documents such as their Annual Plan and Regional Service Plan.
Health System Indicators
Health System Indicators measure and report on how well our health and disability system is doing for New Zealanders.
Find out more about Health System Indicators.