At the start of 2001 , New Zealand ’ s healthcare landscape changed significantly with the passing of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 and the establishment of district health boards to serve the country ’ s regions and cities . Located 20 minutes from Wellington , the Hutt

Valley District Health Board ( Hutt Valley DHB ) meets the needs of roughly 145,000 citizens of Hutt City , Upper Hutt , Petone , Wainuiomata and Eastbourne . With a focus on technology and structural improvements , Hutt Valley DHB is dedicated to providing a better quality of healthcare for its community with each passing year .

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