Free GP visits and after-hours care for children under 14
Zero-fees GP visits for under-14s
Paid by Health New Zealand — Te Whatu Ora · 🇳🇿 New Zealand
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 5 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
1 document you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
All tamariki aged 13 and under who are eligible for publicly funded health services, are eligible for free doctor visits and more.
https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/hospitals-services/eligibility-subsidies/zero-fees-for-under-14s
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.healthnz.govt.nz
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