Health and Safety in New Zealand

New Zealand has a fantabulous healthcare system combining the public and private providers. Normally, there is a charge for outside or international students availing the health services. In metropolises there is a broad range of treatment useable including acupuncture, Chinese medicine, chiropractic, homeopathy, naturopathy and osteopathy. There are 21 District Health Boards (DHB), formed around geographical regions of changing population sizes, while they are not coextensive with the Regions of the country: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Capital & Coast, Counties Manuaku, c DHB, Hutt Valley, Lakes, MidCentral, Nelson Marlborough, Northland, Otago, South Canterbury, Southland, Tairawhiti, Taranaki, Waikato, Wairarapa, Waitemata, West Coast and Whanganui. Life expectation at birth m/f (years): 78/82; As of 2005, the total expenses on health of GDP are 8.9% and health per capita is US$2,223.

The usual ailment is flu during cold. There is a extend degree of sexual exemption among young individuals in the country, like in Europe but more liberal in some Asian countries. The Family Planning Association and some health centers offer free, advice on contraceptive method and sexually transmitted diseases. They also offer cervical and pregnancy screening.

In times of serious health emergency or accidents just dial 111. It is a free call and at the same time it is also the emergency number for a quick response from ambulance, police and fire services. Don’t hesitate to call the police if you sense threat or danger. Do report any robbery and offense directly to the police. There are Police Stations in all central towns and metropolises in New Zealand and in various rural areas.