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Help and Information You Can Use Now
NHA is developing resources connected to health promotion, rights, service navigation and community wellbeing. In the meantime, these official New Zealand services may help you find advice or support.
Service information was checked on 6 August 2026. Always confirm current details with the provider.
111
emergency help
Call 111 If Someone is in Immediate Danger
Ask for police, fire or ambulance help.
emergency help
Healthline
0800 611 116
Free health advice from nurses, paramedics and health advisers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Healthline can arrange an interpreter in your language and supports NZ Relay.
Mental Wellbeing
1737
Call or text 1737
Free, confidential brief emotional support from trained counsellors and peer support workers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Health and disability rights
Nationwide Advocacy Service
0800 555 050
Free, independent support if you are worried about health or disability care. Open Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.
developing with communities
Future Information and Navigation Resources
Future resources will be shaped with communities, checked with relevant providers and updated as services change.
- Health promotion, prevention and rights information
- How New Zealand health and disability services work
- Eligibility, suitable local services and referral pathways
- Community wellbeing and early-support information
- Accessible and translated information where resources allow
About These Links
These links are provided for general information. NHA does not control external websites and does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment. Check current eligibility, hours and service details directly with the provider.