Health New Zealand reforms raise questions over cost, local voice 21 Apr, 2021 06:14 AM 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. RNZ By Eleisha Foon of RNZ The Government's plan to shake up the New Zealand health system has been met with shock, concern and scepticism from some. The major restructure will see the 20 district health boards replaced by one new body, Health New Zealand, which will plan services for the whole population.