DHB shake-up announcement met with mixed reviews from health experts and politicians 20 Apr, 2021 10:40 PM 4 minutes to read All of New Zealand's 20 District Health Boards will be replaced by one, single national health body responsible for the running of all hospitals, the Government has revealed. All of New Zealand's 20 District Health Boards will be replaced by one, single national health body responsible for the running of all hospitals, the Government has revealed. Bay of Plenty Times A "once in a generation' shake-up of the health system will result in regions losing their autonomy according to the National Party. However, news the countries 20 District Health Boards will be replaced by one national body has been welcomed by the Māori Party who say it is a "courageous move" in the right direction.