Health shake-up: Whanganui leaders react to scrapping of DHBs in overhaul of health system 21 Apr, 2021 04:00 AM 6 minutes to read DHBs are soon to be no more, with the government announcing moves to centralise the country's health system. Photo / Lewis Gardner DHBs are soon to be no more, with the government announcing moves to centralise the country's health system. Photo / Lewis Gardner Whanganui leaders have reacted to the government's move to centralise the country's District Health Board system, with mixed views on what the decision means for the district. On Wednesday Health Minister Andrew Little revealed plans to replace New Zealand's 20 District Health Boards with a single national health body responsible for the running of all hospitals.