New Zealand citizens or individuals who have obtained permanent residency are entitled to receive publicly funded health care in New Zealand. 

Non-residents of New Zealand may be required to pay for their health care.  If you were not born in New Zealand and have not previously shown evidence of residency you should bring your passport with you, on your first visit to the hospital for verification.

You should show your passport to the Cashier's desk, next to the main reception desk on Level 5.  This desk is staffed from 8am to 5pm. Monday to Friday.

To find out if you qualify for access to publicly funded health care in New Zealand visit the Ministry of Health's Guide to Eligibility website (http://www.moh.govt.nz/eligibility).  This website provides information about the New Zealand health system, accident cover, eligibility quick reference table and much more.