133 Molesworth Street
PO Box 5013
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
T+64 4 496 2000
8 December 2023
Liam Murphy
By email: [FYI request #24802 email]
Ref:
H2023033109
Tēnā koe Liam
Transfer of your request for official information
Thank you for your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) to Manatū Hauora
(the Ministry of Health) on 20 November 2023. You requested:
“Health New Zealand and healthAl iance Partnership:
1. Could you elaborate on the current dynamics of the partnership between Health New
Zealand and healthAl iance? Specifically, how does this collaboration enhance healthcare
delivery and resource management?
2. In what ways does this partnership address the unique health needs of diverse
communities across New Zealand?
Digital Equity in Healthcare:
3. What specific strategies are in place to ensure equitable access to digital healthcare
services, particularly for marginalised or rural communities?
4. How is the Ministry addressing the digital divide that might prevent equitable access to
health technologies?
Adapting to Emerging Technologies:
5. With the rapid advancements in AI and mobile-first technologies, how is the Ministry
ensuring that these tools are being leveraged to improve healthcare delivery while
maintaining equitable access?
6. Are there specific initiatives aimed at integrating these technologies in a way that
resonates with young people from diverse cultural backgrounds?
Monitoring and Evaluation:
7. How does the Ministry monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies and
technological integrations in reducing health inequities?”
Manatū Hauora does not hold any information relating to your request; however, I have been
advised that this information is held by Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand. For this reason, I
have decided to transfer your request to their agency under section 14(b)(i) of the Act. You can
expect a response from Te Whatu Ora in due course.
Under section 28(3) of the Act, you have the right to ask the Ombudsman to review any
decisions made under this request. The Ombudsman may be contacted by email at:
[email address] or by calling 0800 802 602.
Nāku noa, na
Alex Fuller
Acting Manager, OIA Services
Government and Executive Services | Te Pou Whakatere Kāwanatanga
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COPY OF OIA REQUEST
------------------- Original Message -------------------
From: Liam Murphy
<[FYI request #24802 email]>;
Received: Mon Nov 20 2023 18:23:05 GMT+1300 (New Zealand Daylight Time)
To: OIA Requests
<[email address]>; OIA
<[email address]>;
Subject: Official Information request - Inquiry on Health New Zealand's Partnership with
healthAl iance and Equity in Digital Healthcare
Dear Ministry of Health,
I am writing under the Of icial Information Act, keen to understand more about the evolving
landscape of healthcare in New Zealand, especially in relation to Health New Zealand's
collaboration with healthAl iance and the strides towards digital equity in health services.
Health New Zealand and healthAl iance Partnership:
1. Could you elaborate on the current dynamics of the partnership between Health New Zealand
and healthAl iance? Specifically, how does this collaboration enhance healthcare delivery and
resource management?
2. In what ways does this partnership address the unique health needs of diverse communities
across New Zealand?
Digital Equity in Healthcare:
3. What specific strategies are in place to ensure equitable access to digital healthcare services,
particularly for marginalised or rural communities?
4. How is the Ministry addressing the digital divide that might prevent equitable access to health
technologies?
Adapting to Emerging Technologies:
5. With the rapid advancements in AI and mobile-first technologies, how is the Ministry ensuring
that these tools are being leveraged to improve healthcare delivery while maintaining equitable
access?
6. Are there specific initiatives aimed at integrating these technologies in a way that resonates
with young people from diverse cultural backgrounds?
Monitoring and Evaluation:
7. How does the Ministry monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies and
technological integrations in reducing health inequities?
I understand the usual timeframe under the Act is 20 working days, and I'm grateful for your
attention to this request. Should you need any further details or clarifications, please feel free to
get in touch.
Thank you very much for your time and dedication to public health and transparency. I eagerly
await your response and appreciate the significant efforts of the Ministry in these challenging
and dynamic times.
Warm regards,
Liam Murphy
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