BOPDHB Annual Report 2017 BOPDHB Annual Report 2017 | Page 7

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) is one of 20 District Health Boards (DHBs) in New Zealand, and has a purpose of funding and providing personal health services, public health services and disability support services for the Bay of Plenty. It was established under the New Zealand Health and Disability Act 2000. This Act sets out the roles and functions of DHBs 2 . 2 New Zealand Health and Disability Act 2000 9