Total debt

These graphs show the total consolidated debt in dollar thousands. The amounts appear in the statement of financial position (or equivalent) in the annual reports. Total debt is debt that accrues interest, such as current and non-current borrowings, terms loans, and public debt. It helps in understanding the extent of financial obligations.

From 2015/16 to 2021/22:

  • The DHBs reported a combined debt of $2.3 billion in 2015/16.
  • In 2016/17, the Government converted existing DHB debt owing to the Crown to equity. At the end of that year, the DHBs reported a combined debt decrease to $28 million, being debt owed to non-Crown parties.
  • In 2021/22, the DHBs’ combined debt had increased to $128 million.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and the Māori Health Authority | Te Aka Whai Ora began operating on 1 July 2022:

  • At the end of 2022/23, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora reported a debt of $110 million.
  • At the end of 2022/23, the Māori Health Authority | Te Aka Whai Ora reported no debt.

Page updated: 25 July 2024