On 1 July 2022, Northland DHB was disestablished and became part of the national health agency responsible for the day-to-day running of the health system: Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand. Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is the provider of health and disability services for the population of Northland. Employing over 3100 staff and covering the area from Topuni in the south to North Cape, it serves a population of about 151,000. Our Vision - A Healthier Northland He Hauora Mo Te Tai Tokerau Our Mission Our mission is to work together with Northlanders in partnership under the Treaty of Waitangi to: - Improve population health and reduce inequities - Improve patient experience - Live within its means Our Values In undertaking its mission Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is guided by the following values: - People First - Taangata i te tuatahi - People are central to all that we do. - Respect - Whakaute (tuku mana) - We treat others as we would like to be treated. - Caring - Manaaki - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion. - Communication - Whakawhitiwhiti korero - We communicate openly, safely and with respect to promote clear understanding. - Excellence - Taumata teitei (hiranga) - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation. #Healthcare #Hospital #districthealthboard #DHB #NDHB