Find out about Whanganui DHB – where to find a GP and other health services, how Whanganui is performing against the health system indicators, and more.
Whanganui DHB is based in Whanganui, and covers an area including Waiouru, Taihape and Bulls.
It has a population of 68,395 people (2020/21 projection). Read more about Whanganui’s population.
Whanganui DHB received $261.1 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:
- $20.8 million in 2020/21
- $6.6 million in 2019/20
- $7.1 million in 2018/19.
| Whanganui increase | National increase | |
|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 8.67% | 6.94% |
| 2019/20 | 2.92% | 4.32% |
| 2018/19 | 3.24% | 4.34% |
| Postal address | Private Bag 3003 Whanganui 4540 |
|---|---|
| Street address | 100 Heads Road Whanganui 4501 |
| Phone | (06) 348 3216 |
| Fax | (06) 348 3009 |
| Website | http://www.wdhb.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.