Find out about West Coast DHB – where to find a GP and other health services, how West Coast is performing against the health system indicators, and more.
West Coast DHB is based in Greymouth, and covers an area from Karamea in the north to Haast in the south.
It has a population of 32,550 people (2020/21 projection). Read more about West Coast’s population.
West Coast DHB received $149.5 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:
- $11.0 million in 2020/21
- $3.1 million in 2019/20
- $2.9 million in 2018/19.
| West Coast increase | National increase | |
|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 7.96% | 6.94% |
| 2019/20 | 2.31% | 4.32% |
| 2018/19 | 2.25% | 4.34% |
| Postal address | PO Box 387 Greymouth 7840 |
|---|---|
| Street address | Te Nīkau, Grey Hospital & Health Centre 71 Water Walk Road Greymouth |
| Phone | (03) 769 7400 |
| Website | www.westcoastdhb.org.nz |
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.